Aripuanã, municipality in Mato Grosso, Brazil
Aripuanã is a municipality in Mato Grosso that spans a large area and features quiet streets with open spaces. The central meeting point is Praça São Francisco de Assis, a simple plaza where residents gather and go about their routines.
Aripuanã became an official municipality in 1943 after being inhabited by indigenous peoples including Mundurukú, Kayabí, and others. The region developed through rubber extraction, with workers using the rivers to harvest latex and later establishing trade.
The name Aripuanã comes from the river that cuts through the municipality, reflecting a deep connection between the community and the water. This relationship shapes daily life and how people understand their place in the landscape.
The area is surrounded by forests and rivers suitable for fishing and walking. Shops operate from morning until late afternoon, following daylight hours, so plan your visits accordingly.
The first mayor, Salustiano Alves Corrêa, died in 1943 in an accident while crossing a waterfall shortly after founding the municipality. Treacherous travel conditions were the norm then, as it took about three months to reach the place by land.
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