Restinga da Marambaia
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Interactive map of Restinga da Marambaia | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 23°3′S 43°46′W / 23.050°S 43.767°W |
| Administration | |
| State |  Rio de Janeiro |
| Municipalities | Rio de Janeiro, Itaguaí, and Mangaratiba |
The Restinga da Marambaia is a restinga and island on the coast of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. It is 42 km long and separates Sepetiba Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, being a part of the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro, Itaguaí and Mangaratiba.[1]
It is managed by the Brazilian Navy, which uses it for live fire exercises.[2] In 2014 a Quilombo was recognized on the island where about 100 families reside.[3]
It has been used as a setting for several telenovelas, including Guerra dos Sexos and Da Cor do Pecado.[1]
References
- 1 2 Santos, Daniela. "Conheça a Restinga da Marambaia, onde Lula e Janja passarão Réveillon" [Learn about the Restinga da Marambaia, where Lula and Janja will spend new year's eve]. Metrópoles (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Vieira, Larissa (6 December 2024). "Operação "Marambaia": Marinha reforça a prontidão de seus militares" [Operation "Marambaia": Navy strengthens their service members' readiness]. Agência Marinha de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- ↑ Araújo, Paulo Roberto (26 November 2014). "Acordo vai manter comunidade quilombola na Marambaia" [Agreement will keep Quilobo commuinity at Marambaia]. O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 April 2026.