in 1711, however, rio was taken hostage for two
months during the last attempt by the french to create 'antarctic
france' - readers interested in knowing more about
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ideal for
snorkeling and
scuba diving, macumba's beach has been nicknamed 'hawaii carioca' by the local
surfers and
long boarders who qualify the
waves on this beach as
the most constant tide throughout the year.
edging praia da macumba, past the canal de
sernambetiba, there are many rocks that are ideal for
recreational fishing.