the lives and history of the people of marambaia are especially interesting, and beautifully documented by the paper  relatório parcial de caracterização da comunidade negra da ilha da marambaia (partialreport of the characterization of the black community of marambaia island), by josé maurício andion arruti, fábio reis mota, and mariza rios.  

those who wish to apply for a permit to visit the praia da marambaia can start by sending an email to the centro de avaliações do exército - caex, via this link.    

generally, authorizations are only granted to people entering for scientific purposes, and already working with a local university. it is not possible to enter for touristic reasons, no filming or pictures are allowed that involve bathing suits, and no material can be produced relating to religion, ideology, or politics.