Saquarema

Saquarema (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐkwɐˈɾẽmɐ]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population is 83,750 (2016) and its area is 353,566 km².[1] It is located almost 73 km east of Rio de Janeiro.[2] It was known as Brazil's surfing capital.

Saquarema
Municipality
Município de Saquarema
Igreja Nossa Senhora de Nazaré
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Capital Nacional do Surfing
Location of Saquarema in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Saquarema
Location of Saquarema in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°55′12″S 42°30′36″W
Country Brazil
RegionSoutheast
State Rio de Janeiro
Government
 • PrefeitoManoela Peres (PTN)
Area
 • Total356.566 km2 (137.671 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total83,750
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
Website
Itaúna Beach, near Itaúna Inn.
A view of Saquarema's lake and church steps

During the mid-19th century, the Conservative Party and its leaders were known as "Saquarema" because of their base of support here.

The Surfing Capital

Saquarema, through its beaches, especially Itaúna Beach, is known as the Brazilian capital of surfing for its perfect waves and indescribable beauty and strength. In the 70's, Saquarema hosted the longing surfing festivals and in 2017, Saquarema became part of the world surfing circuit, with WSL.

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References
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  2. Danny Palmerlee, South America on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet, 2007: ISBN 1-74104-443-X ), p. 300.
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