Canal Campos-Macaé, Historical waterway between Campos dos Goytacazes and Macaé, Brazil.
The Canal Campos-Macaé extends for 106 kilometers through Rio de Janeiro state, connecting the Paraíba do Sul and Macaé rivers with an average width of 20 meters.
Construction of the canal began in 1844 and finished in 1861, using forced labor to create what became the second longest artificial waterway in the world at that time.
The canal represents a significant engineering achievement from Brazil's imperial period, leading to its recognition as an INEPAC heritage site in Rio de Janeiro state.
While sections of the canal currently support irrigation and drainage systems for local agriculture, other parts require maintenance due to sedimentation and vegetation growth.
The waterway passes through the Jurubatiba Sandbank National Park, intersecting with mangrove areas and supporting diverse ecosystems along its route.
Location: Campos dos Goytacazes
Location: Macaé
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Address: Carapebus, Macaé, Quissamã e Campos dos Goytacazes
GPS coordinates: -22.34400,-41.79317
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:43
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