Pracuúba

Pracuúba’s history is inseparable from the rivers, lakes and flooded grasslands of inland Amapá. Riverside communities developed along the Pracuúba and Flexal rivers, with fishing central to work and food supplies. The municipality was established in 1992, but residents’ connections with aquatic environments predate this administrative arrangement.

Artisanal fishing, farming and the harvesting of forest products remain important to understanding the territory. Beyond the municipal seat, places such as Flexal, São Miguel and Tucunaré show how local life is spread across several communities. Discovering Pracuúba involves observing the relationship between food, travel and landscape, valuing local knowledge and respecting the seasons and guidance governing the use of natural environments.