Maracajaú ( Tupi) is a community and beach located in the

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ian city of

Maxaranguape Maxaranguape is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the Northeast region of Brazil. See also * List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do Norte ( en, Great River of the North) is a state located in the ...

, state of

Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do Norte (, , ) is one of the states of Brazil. It is located in the northeastern region of the country, forming the northeasternmost tip of the South American continent. The name literally translates as "Great Northern River", re ...

(about 50 km from the state capital,

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). With a population of approximately 2,000 people the main source of income is fishing followed by tourism. Maracajaú is known for coral formations locally called "Parrachos de Maracajaú" located to 7 kilometers of the coast that form natural pools of crystalline waters. On the beach water park is located Manoa Park.

External links

www.maracajau-rn.com.br
Populated coastal places in Rio Grande do Norte Beaches of Brazil Landforms of Rio Grande do Norte {{RioGrandedoNorte-geo-stub