The river that runs backward
Guardians of the water
Canyons, cactus, and hidden life
Taming the wild waters
YOUR GOAL
Master of The backward-flowing giant of Brazil
schopenhauer São Francisco River Carrancas
Fierce wooden eyes, fierce wooden eyes / Sailing safe under river skies.
schopenhauer A colorful map traces the São Francisco River winding through dry Brazilian landscapes
schopenhauer An animated, friendly Caboclo d'Água peers out from the glowing São Francisco River.
schopenhauer Sort these river buddies by location to learn the unique qualities of the Sao Francisco.
Scary boat faces: Traditional carrancas always have glaring eyes and open mouths with sharp teeth to terrify invisible river monsters.
A carved wooden figurehead traditionally attached to the prow of a boat to ward off evil spirits. Historically, boatmen along the São Francisco River mounted these wooden carvings to shield themselves from malevolent entities.
What traditional music genre is deeply associated with the communities of the São Francisco River?
Which famous Brazilian musician sang about the droughts of the São Francisco basin in 'Asa Branca'?