Pacajá

Pacajá is a municipality in Pará state in northern Brazil, situated within the Amazon forest region. The area encompasses small communities and villages spread across flat terrain covered by tropical vegetation.

The municipality was established as an independent administrative division within Pará state, marking its formal recognition as a separate municipality. This designation allowed for local governance and resource management in the Amazon region.

The community maintains deep ties to the Amazon through ways of life shaped by the forest and rivers. Daily rhythms here are guided by seasonal changes and the resources that the surrounding wilderness provides.

The area is remote and best reached by water or air transport due to limited road access. Planning a visit during the dry season will provide better travel conditions and easier movement through the region.

The Pacajá River flows through one of South America's oldest forest ecosystems and links two major river systems. This water network historically enabled trade and communication across vast distances in the region.

Location: Pará

Elevation above the sea: 105 m

Shares border with: Portel, Anapu, Baião, Novo Repartimento, Tucuruí

GPS coordinates: -3.83778,-50.63778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48