Beach Fishing, Praia do Pesqueiro, Soure, State of Para, Brazil
Bathed by the fresh waters of the Amazonas and Tocantins rivers and the salty Atlantic, this Switzerland-sized island at the mouth of the Amazon lies only 60 miles northwest – a three-hour ferry ride – from Pará’s capital, Belém.
The world’s largest river island, Marajó offers secluded beaches, dense mangroves filled with exotic bird life, and a trio of small, appealing towns: Soure, Salvaterra, and Joanes.
It also boasts thousands upon thousands of water buffalo, which are both a source of transportation and of food (juicy steaks and creamy buffalo mozzarella are endemic and irresistible).
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