Jul 30, 2014

Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water in Brazil.

Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left.

: A view of thousands of beachgoers during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: Trash is left scattered along Atalaia beach during the peak of the summer vacation season in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: People stand next to trash during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: A view of thousands of beachgoers during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: Beachgoers watch what they thought was a real rescue of a drowning victim before learning it was just a practice drill by firemen and lifeguards, during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: Tourists spend time in a beachside kiosk as others play in the water during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: A view of thousands of beachgoers during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: Beachgoers walk next to vehicles during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

: Tourists enjoy the water during the peak of the summer vacation season on Atalaia beach in Salinopolis, Para state, July 27, 2014. Salinopolis, with a population of 40,000, receives an estimated 280,000 visitors during the month of July, mostly to enjoy the beaches located just southeast of the Amazon river’s mouth where the river’s fresh water mixes with the Atlantic Ocean’s salt water, tourism officials said. Officials estimate that close to 50,000 vehicles drive onto the city’s two most popular beaches, Atalaia and Farol Velho, with tons of garbage left by visitors. Picture taken July 27, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Santos

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