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Bisected by the Equator, Macapá retains some of the history of the
region in its monuments. One of these is Sao Jose Fort, at the entrance to
the city. Completed in 1782 after 18 years of labor by Indians and slaves,
the Fort is an example of French influence
The history of Amapá is also represented in the Church of Sao Jose de Macapá, which dates from 1761. It is the oldest monument in the city and is built in the sternest colonial style of the Jesuits. At the Casa do Artesão ceramics coated in manganese and indigenous art can be purchased as souvenirs. The beauty of indigenous artifacts can be seen in the weapons made from local wood and the variety of utensils and ornaments made with the teeth and bones of animals, feathers of birds, seeds and natural fibers. |
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Being part of Amazonia, the capital of Amapá is a stopping off point
for migrating birds, which join the local flamingos, toucans, ibises, sea
and river turtles, giant alligators, manatees, ant eaters and armadillos
which make up the rich fauna of the region and lend special coloring to
the green of the forest. In Macapá, the waters of the Amazon river bathe
on the beaches of Fazendinha and Araxá, which afford very good
bathing.
on the culture of the area and
one of the best preserved military monuments in Brazil.