Formoso do Araguaia, Administrative division in Tocantins, Brazil.
Formoso do Araguaia is an administrative municipality in Tocantins state that covers a very large area. The region is crossed by several rivers and has a low population distributed across its entire territory.
The region was originally explored by Portuguese expeditions searching for valuable resources in the area. The name of the main river still reflects this early period of exploration.
People with different backgrounds have settled along the riverbanks and built their own communities over time. The way they use the space shows their close connection to the water and the land around them.
The best time to visit is during the dry season when roads are easier to travel and river activities are more accessible. Most supplies and services are located in the larger settlements along the rivers.
The area spreads across a vast landscape with very few people per square kilometer, making it one of the most sparsely populated places in the region. This vastness means large parts of nature remain untouched and wild.
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