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Singo Canyon, located on the border between the states of Sergipe and Alagoas, was formed by the São Francisco River. After the construction of the Singo Hydroelectric Power Plant in 1994, this area gained additional appeal: the valley created by the facility spans 65 kilometers and has a depth of 170 meters, making this zone the fifth largest navigable canyon in the world.

How to Get to the Canyon

The Canyon is accessible through the cities of Canindé de São Francisco (Sergipe) and Piranhas (Alagoas). It attracts visitors with its rocky structure and crystal-clear water, which can be admired during boat trips on the Vale do Chico. Since the canyon is on the border of two states, one can arrive from either Sergipe or Alagoas: the distance is 210 km from Aracaju (Sergipe) and 330 km from Maceió (Alagoas). The route from the capitals can be covered by car, bus, or via transfers provided by tour companies.

The main way to experience Singo Canyon is by catamarans on the São Francisco River, which depart from both Canindé and Piranhas. These tours are organized by specialized companies such as Luck Receptivo, Cânions do São Francisco, and MFTur. During the journey, visitors see majestic rock formations, including Ponta do Papagaio, Pedra do Japones, and Morro dos Macacos.

In addition to admiring the canyon, the excursion allows visitors to see the Vale do Chico, known for directing water into the northeastern desert over almost three thousand kilometers. This river is the largest entirely Brazilian waterway; it originates in Minas Gerais, passes through Bahia and Pernambuco, before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean at an estuary shared by residents of Sergipe and Alagoas.

Typically, the tour takes about three hours: one hour for travel there, one hour back, and one hour to enjoy Paradiso do Talhado—the canyon area where swimming is permitted. During this stop, there is an opportunity to take an additional trip on a smaller boat to view Grota do Talhado.

If the goal is to visit Singo Canyon as a day trip from Aracaju or Maceió, a full day should be allocated. However, this can be tiring, and the cities from which the canyon can be reached have other attractions that might justify an overnight stay.

City Attractions

In Piranhas, among the main sights are the viewpoint of the Senhor do Bonfim church, the Sertão Museum, and the Clock Tower. If more time and energy are available, one can hike to Grota do Angico, where the famous bandits Lampião and Maria Bonita were killed.

In Canindé, the most famous places include the Singo Archaeology Museum, the Stone Portal, the Morro do Cruzeiro trail, and the Lajedan waterfall.

Finally, the Singo Hydroelectric Power Plant is open to visitors. A guide tells the history of this facility, which is one of Brazil's largest hydroelectric plants and has changed the region's landscape, and visitors can view the turbines up close.

Chicken wings are one of the simplest and most popular dishes to prepare on a grill. Although ready-made marinades from stores are convenient, making your own at home often turns out to be easier than it seems and allows you to fully control the flavor.

This marinade for chicken wings with garlic and herbs combines fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil, creating juicy and tender wings with rich flavor. Whether you are cooking for a weekend lunch, a family gathering, or just want perfectly marinated wings, this simple recipe is worth repeating again and again.

Garlic and Herb Marinated Chicken Wings for the Grill

Ingredients

The following components are needed for preparation: 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup white wine, 5 cloves of garlic, crushed, 8 sprigs of fresh thyme, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, zest of one lemon (zest only, no juice), 3/4 cup olive oil, and 1 kg of chicken wings. Finely chopped parsley is needed for garnish.

Instructions

First, mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk thoroughly. Then add the chicken wings and mix well so they are evenly coated with the marinade. After that, cover the bowl or transfer the wings and marinade to a large zip-top bag and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.

After marinating, remove the chicken wings and pat them dry. Preheat the grill to medium heat and place the wings in a single layer on the grate. Close the grill and cook for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally. Around the middle of the cooking process, reduce the heat to medium or low. Serve, if desired, garnished with finely chopped parsley.

A video recording of the incident where a group of tourists was chased by a hippopotamus in Botswana has been filmed and shared on social media. This situation initially caused concern, which later turned into relief.

The video was posted on Sunday by one of the tourists, Oznur Bell. According to the woman, who was traveling with a friend and three children, this was one of the scariest moments of her life.

Oznur Bell told CBS News that as soon as they realized the hippopotamus was chasing them, the adrenaline became incredible. She explained that she recorded the moment only because she was already filming the surrounding landscape before the chase, where she had previously spotted an elephant.

In her recollection, one of the guides on the boat saw the hippopotamus in the water and slowed down, trying not to disturb the animal. However, the animal perceived the presence of the boat differently, deciding it was a provocation.

When the animal started churning the water, the guide told them: 'Hold on — we need to speed up now.' The videos show one of the guides smiling, but Oznur Bell clarified that it was not a happy situation, but rather a smile of relief, as everyone on the boat was genuinely anxious at that moment.

After moving away from the animal, the guides reported that hippos are known for their 'extreme territoriality,' but such a chase is rare. The tourist emphasized that they were told they witnessed a truly unusual encounter.

Hippopotamuses are herbivores, feeding mainly on grass and plants. Nevertheless, they are considered dangerous as they are the third largest land animal after elephants and white rhinos. They can weigh up to 3600 kilograms, yet they are capable of moving quickly both on land and in water. According to data provided by CBS News, they kill about 500 people annually in Africa.