Fazendinha
Place in North, Brazil
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Overview
Fazendinha is a suburb located between Macapá and Santana on the AP-010 road.[3] The town is home to the main beach for the capital, and is known for its carnival celebration.[4]
The Fazendinha Exhibition Park is located in the town. It is mainly used as a livestock market.[5] ExpoBúfalo is an annual livestock show of buffalos, and the highlight of the show is a rodeo.[6]
In 1988, Fazendinha became a district of Macapá.[7]
Nature
The Fazendinha Environmental Protection Area, the oldest protected area of Amapá, is located in the district. The protected area was created in 1974,[8] and received its current extend in 2004.[9] The protected area contains floodplain forests, and is home to agoutis, sloths, giant anteaters, and giant armadillos.[10]
