Floating Village of Catalão
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Vila Flutuante, or Floating Village, of Catalão. In the Amazon, where water levels can fluctuate by as much as fifteen meters between the dry and rainy seasons, traditional permanent architecture often faces…
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The construction of a floating house is a feat of vernacular engineering. The base typically consists of several large, buoyant logs that can last for decades in the water. …
Listen in the app3The Giant Pirarucu: Economic Lifeblood
One of the most remarkable features of many floating villages is their involvement with the Pirarucu, or Arapaima—the giant of the Amazon. This prehistoric fish, which can grow to over three meters in length and weigh more than…
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As we leave the Vila Flutuante and head back toward the open water, we carry with us a new understanding of what it means to live in harmony with a fluctuating environment. The floating village of Catalão is not just a curiosity;…
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What is Floating Village of Catalão?
Floating Village of Catalão is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -3.1480, -59.9150 |
| Last updated |
