Fishing near Santa Rita, Paraíba

Santa Rita sits in the coastal lowlands of Paraíba, flanked by a dense network of rivers that drain toward the Atlantic. The Rio Paraíba and Rio Sanhauá run close to the city, while the Rio Gramame, Rio Mamanguape, Rio Timbó, and several smaller waterways spread across the surrounding municipality. Crab harvesting in the mangrove district of Várzea Nova is a well-documented local tradition, and the rivers draw recreational anglers targeting freshwater species throughout the year.