History of Quilombos

Roberto dos Santos, 58, president of the Association of Community Quilombo Caveira Botafogo, zealously keep a documental collection consisting of written articles and oral reports.

The cuisine is an art that needs to be done with joy! This foolproof tip of mother and daughter, Vanilda, 57, and Veronica, 37, expressed when constructing new meanings for food which in the past were eaten by the people of the community Imbé. 

The corn, which means sustenance of life in ancient Mesoamerican tradition, stood out on the recipes from the sweaty cornmeal and sweet mushed cornmeal, typical dishes of Quilombo Cruzeirinho, located in the Municipality of Natividade.

Legend has it that the name of the Quilombo Feliz Deserto came from the echoing laughter of slaves to faraway places where it could be heard.

The Marambaia Island, a national security area controlled by the Brazilian Navy, is located in the coastal city of Mangaratiba.