The little village of Junco, also called Amanuí, is about 75 km from the main highway between Sobradinho and Sento Sé, BR-235. The entrance is a dirt road with no sign near the "exit" for Quixaba. The road in takes about two hours and is all dirt, sand and rocks. Don't go if it's raining and if it rains hard while you are there, plan on staying for a few days until things dry out! At least that's what local residents say.
On our first visit we went by sandrail with no problems on a dry week. We went back later with a group of about 26 in a mini-bus for a week of evangelism. The bus ran slow and had no problems.
The town has about 50 houses, a couple of stores, a gas station with diesel fuel, gas and alcohol. There is a snack shop, a school, a Catholic church and a small Christ Evangelical church.
Not too far away, less than 10 km, is a natural fresh water spring, a refreshing site in the middle of the dry landscape.
If you happen to be passing by, there is even a small inn! But you'll have to get your own breakfast by walking to the local bakery for a piece of hot Brazilian bread.
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