Mauriti: Tupi-Guarani History and Serra Panorama

Mauriti brings together a specific archaeological past and striking landscape features: the municipality is home to the Tupi-Guarani settlement of Anauá, which dates back to the 14th century. Cachoeira do Urubu is a remarkable geodiversity feature in Mauriti; Serra dos Três Irmãos is a tourist viewpoint offering panoramic views of the town. The violin-making tradition associated with Antônio Gomes da Silva, known as Mestre Totonho, is also part of the town’s cultural identity. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Mauriti, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay: history, landscape, or craftsmanship.

Anauá: History, Place, and Time

Anauá refers to a Tupi-Guarani settlement in the municipality of Mauriti and is dated to the 14th century. Its name, cultural affiliation, and timeframe come together at a clearly identified location. For those interested in archaeology, this offers a specific historical reference: the past is not just a general theme, but a settlement with its own date. Alongside its landscape features, Mauriti thus has a historical dimension that can be taken into account when planning a trip.

Waterfall and Viewpoint

Cachoeira do Urubu is a remarkable geodiversity feature in Mauriti. Serra dos Três Irmãos offers a different perspective: it is a tourist viewpoint with panoramic views of Mauriti. These are two distinct landscape experiences—the Cachoeira as a named waterfall and geodiversity feature, and the Serra as a viewpoint overlooking the town. When choosing a destination, you can weigh up whether you are more interested in a striking landscape feature or panoramic views.

Violin Making as a Cultural Tradition

Mauriti’s cultural identity includes a violin-making tradition represented by Antônio Gomes da Silva, known as Mestre Totonho. He was recognized as a Mestre da Cultura in 2007. This adds a focus on craftsmanship to the archaeological settlement: at its heart is the making of violins, a specific cultural skill associated with Mauriti. Anauá and violin making point to different aspects of the town—a 14th-century settlement and a named tradition of instrument making.

A Festival Event with a Specific Year

Mauriti held a carnival block competition during its 2025 Carnival. This adds a festival event with a specific year to the historical and craft-related aspects. If you want to plan your trip around an event, check the dates for the year you intend to visit before choosing your accommodation.

Ceará in a Broader Context

In the wider destination of Ceará, Parque Nacional de Ubajara offers a different nature and activity profile. The park spans areas within the municipalities of Ubajara, Tianguá, and Frecheirinha and protects 6,299 hectares of a transition zone between the Caatinga and the Atlantic Forest. Its visitor trails include Trilha da Samambaia, Circuito das Cachoeiras, Mirante do Pendurado, and Trilha Ubajara-Araticum. The latter is a centuries-old route of moderate to high difficulty. For cycling tourism, there is Trilha Cara Suja – Bike: one section is reserved exclusively for cyclists, while another is shared by hikers and cyclists. Ceará thus encompasses both Mauriti’s themes of settlement, viewpoints, and violin making and Parque Nacional de Ubajara’s focus on nature and trails.

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