Buíque, Municipal seat in Pernambuco, Brazil
Description
Buíque is an administrative division in Pernambuco's Agreste region, located about 278 kilometers from Recife at an elevation of 798 meters. The municipality extends across 1,345 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural center for the area.
History
The settlement began in 1752 as Campos de Buíque, a name derived from Tupi meaning 'Place of Snakes'. It was granted city status in 1874.
Culture
The municipality is shaped by farming traditions that define daily life for residents. People cultivate cashew nuts, manioc, and raise livestock throughout the area.
Practical
The area has two hospitals with a total of 64 beds and road networks connecting to larger cities in Pernambuco. Visitors should know that medical facilities are limited and more extensive care is available in Recife.
Did you know?
The Catimbau Valley contains over 2,000 caves and ranks as one of Brazil's most archaeologically significant areas. The prehistoric cave paintings found here tell the story of the region's earliest inhabitants.
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