Restinga da Marambaia, Protected coastal area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Restinga da Marambaia is a protected coastal area that extends 42 kilometers along the shore, forming a natural barrier between Sepetiba Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Brazilian military manages and controls access to this protected zone.
During the 19th century, this area served as a recovery point for African people who arrived in Brazil through the slave trade. This history led to the establishment of the quilombo settlement that exists here today.
Descendants of formerly enslaved people keep traditional practices alive here, including jongo dancing and mullet fishing within their quilombo community.
Access to this area requires permission from the Brazilian military forces that manage the entire protected zone. Planning ahead for the necessary authorization is essential before visiting.
An old bridge built in 1945 connects this strip of land to the mainland across the Bacalhau Channel and into Barra de Guaratiba. This structure is a notable engineering feat linking the isolated area to nearby communities.
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