Amazonas by Viverde
Visit the Amazonas State

Hydrographic the city belongs to the hydrographic basin of the Negro River, and counts an abundant mesh of rivers, paranás and lakes, like:

• Rivers: Negro, Aracá, Padaueri, Demini, Quiunim, Caurês, Jufaris e Jaú;
• Lakes: Pedras e São Roque;
• Paranás: Floresta e Piloto.

Ground is formed by the one of firm land (high acidity and low fertility) and of fertile valley (they are of course fertile).

Vegetation the forest is characteristically tropical, of the type Dense Ombrófila Forest (Amazonian Forest), is composed of luxurious flora, with trees of great port distinguished, for its economic value, like the rubber tree , brazil nut, copaíba and maçaranduba, besides the medicinal plants.

Access

• Fluvial: main access to Barcelos in regional boats.
• Aerial: the city has a regional airport for small and medium planes.

Economy

The agricultural production, based in the crops of banana, rice and mandioca, is not enough for the necessities of the city, importing the majority of the foodstuffs that consumes.

The city possess an enviable tourist potential, since in its territory is situated part of the National Park of the Jaú, the State Park of the Aracá Mountain and Mariuá Archipelago, with more than 1.400 islands, is considered the largest fresh water archipelago in the world, with about 700 species of eatable and ornamental fish (exported to countries in Europe, Asia and America).

Because of being responsible for the income of more than 60% of the population of the city, the Festival of the Ornamental fish was incorporated in 1994, praising the culture of the city and the life of the " piabeiros " fishermen, at the time of the party the fisherman displays rare species of fish and the tourists choose the most exotic.

The Tourism appears as a great economic source, mainly the ecoturismo and Sport Fishing, receiving large investments. Already some company´s have been installed in the city, such as the Negro river Expedition.

Social and Cultural aspects

In June, the folkloric parties occur, in which dances of bois-bumbás and groups are distinguished.
In the summer, period where the dry season of the rivers occurs, the city offers to the local community and to the visitor beaches of rare beauty.

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