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Governor's Island - Photo: Mario Oliveira (Mtur) |
Barcelos
Barcelos was the former capital of Amazonas, before that title was transferred to Manaus. Nowadays, the city becomes capital again, however, as the capital of sport fishing.
During the months of September and February, on the ebb of the Rio Negro, dozens of sports fans, including foreigners, disembark in the city to fish for the famous tucunaré-açu. Considered one of the largest fish in the Amazon basin, the peacock bass is known for its voracity. If sailing is necessary, then take a stunning boat trip, sailing along the black water rivers of the Negro River basin, crossing spectacular landscapes, with scenarios of rare beauty, unusual and ...
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