Caraúbas, Municipal division in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Caraúbas is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte state in northeastern Brazil, extending across semi-arid terrain with vegetation typical of the regional climate. The landscape displays the characteristic features of the sertão with sparse growth and dry soils.
Founded by Leandro Bezerra Cavalcante, the place grew from an early settlement into a structured administrative region of Rio Grande do Norte state. This growth reflects the development of smaller towns across Brazil's semi-arid northeast.
People here celebrate northeastern Brazilian traditions through local festivals, music performances, and regional cooking that shape daily life. These customs reflect deep ties to the sertão, the dry interior region.
The place sits in the UTC-3 time zone and is reached by local buses that connect to nearby towns. Visitors should expect hot, dry weather and bring water and sun protection.
The name comes from a local tree species found throughout the region and traditionally used by residents. This connection to the land reveals how the municipality is rooted in its natural surroundings.
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