Icó, Colonial municipality in Ceará, Brazil
Icó is a municipality in central Ceará that spreads across flat plains along the Salgado River. The town serves as an administrative hub with several municipal offices managing local services and community activities.
The town was founded in 1738 and quickly became a trading hub linking inland regions to coastal areas. This role as a connector shaped its growth during the colonial period.
The Teatro da Ribeira dos Icós sits at the heart of the town's cultural life and shows how local traditions are kept alive through performance. Regular shows here connect the community to its artistic roots.
The town sits about 375 kilometers from Fortaleza and can be reached by road through flat terrain that is easy to navigate. Visitors should expect a dry climate and can stop by local offices for information and advice.
The town sits where three Brazilian states meet, forming a regional meeting point between Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, and Paraíba. This unique geographic position historically made it an important place for exchange between different regions.
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