Located in the north of the state of Pará, northwest of Ilha de Marajó, the small riverside town of Afuá was built in the midst of beautiful natural landscapes. It is also internationally recognized as the city of bicycles, due to the alternative style of transport and locomotion adopted by the Afuaenses.
And for that reason the awesome.club decided to tell you a little more about this friendly and sustainable municipality. Check it out!
1. The municipality has abolished any type of transport other than bicycles
For reasons of preservation of roads and also public safety
2. Pedestrians were at risk of their lives because they were not respected by motorcyclists
3. Motorbikes also favored the faster deterioration of roads, which are wooden structures that connect the city
4. From then on, Afuá developed and the number of inhabitants and the economy increased
5. Bicycles would make it the only carbon-free city
However, the electricity is generated from the burning of diesel oil.
6. Interconnected by bridges, stilt houses and canals, the city is also known as “Marajoara Venice” or “Amazon Venice”
7. Inventions such as “bicitaxi” and “bicilância” followed, inspiring several other cities in Pará and even in
out of Brazil
8. In addition to being ecologically sustainable, all these features have made the municipality a harmonious and inviting place for tourists.
9. For photography lovers, for example, the city reveals beautiful scenery at every corner
10. The colorful houses add an extra charm. When the rain falls on its numerous bridges, it brings a delicate glow, making the landscape even more bucolic.
11. To enjoy your stay even more, a good tip for visitors is to wake up early to watch the sunset
12. Its happy population travels daily on two wheels through its wooden streets and colorful houses, built over the rivers
13. The city produces tons of açaí (a typical fruit from the northern region) and has a turnover of around 4 million reais
14. The bicycle taxi is one of the ways to generate employment, social comfort and add extra money to the family income
15. Its friendly and hospitable people attract tourists from all over the world
Now that we’ve proven that a beautiful and sustainable municipality is possible, do you think it’s possible to combine these elements in more places?
Did you feel like meeting Afuá? Tell me here in the comments 😊
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