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Caranguejo's Island (Cajapió)

Brazil / Maranhao / Rosario / Cajapió
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Caranguejo's Island (Crab's Island, in english)is an island located at the estuary of Mearim, south of the Bay of San Marcos is about 30 km from São Luís Island, and between cities of Bacabeira and Cajapió and is the second largest island of Maranhao. The island is an ecological reserve, deserted and mysterious, is visited only by fishermen and crab pickers. The island consists of fields, such as the low lands of the surrounding plains is covered with mangroves and sea water can be divided into two islands by a huge flood plain.

Curiosity: It is known for many stories and legends surrounding UFO sightings
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Coordinates:   2°52'40"S   44°32'7"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago