Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In the heart of Brazil's poorest region, down a dirt road, sits Patamuté — a town so remote it looks like Mars. We went to see what life is like there. We found a familiar story: little opportunity, a lot of tranquility, and a cheerful spirit.
Our guide Robson ► instagram.com/robson_uaua/?hl=en
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0:00 Intro
1:31 Robson
1:58 60km pothole journey
2:30 Meeting a cowboy
4:09 Cowboy kids
5:40 Life of a cowboy
6:15 He left the region for 40 years
8:00 Electricity for all
8:30 Bahia economy
9:25 Caatinga biome (only in Brazill)
10:14 Why do people live here? (the history)
11:04 Arriving in remote desert town
12:00 Old men
13:20 Introducing Kira and Drew
14:30 Local business
16:45 Trying Pitu
17:15 Reflection
18:00 Brazilian lunch
18:24 Local governor
20:00 Young men
21:31 Local artist
Episode 162
Subs: 1.01M subs
#brazil #bahia #sertão
In the heart of Brazil's poorest region, down a dirt road, sits Patamuté — a town so remote it looks like Mars. We went to see what life is like there. We found a familiar story: little opportunity, a lot of tranquility, and a cheerful spirit.
Our guide Robson ► instagram.com/robson_uaua/?hl=en
About Roca: RocaNews is an independent media company started by 3 friends in 2020. Our mission is to cover the news without bias or fear. We deliver daily news to 2M+ people via the products below.
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Our Series:
► The South: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D0R5OH3S3pOqMjOTuoyfqJO&si=gNefb5fKwfePMlSZ
► Pakistan: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D3Dc07Xay6AUtGomrzxE2pZ
► East Coast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D0kfAVY9wv-ko6eN7TWR-WA
► Appalachia: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D1NPe26BHDdE_6X1pk6UysX&si=3eXpFF7-t_C3S2hi
► Rust Belt: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D2Di5bzXIMrM6Ef_IIiRNYU&si=Q5ewau_4vb0tGkMC
► The Southwest youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D2p0GvEpSo5HoiDdm9tOhR-&si=6O7usDcjlNY6j5if
► The UK youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPeAGR_Bf_D3f3SHy6GGx1ZsLl3qbHBmC&si=f3toQ8ta5E6qA03u
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0:00 Intro
1:31 Robson
1:58 60km pothole journey
2:30 Meeting a cowboy
4:09 Cowboy kids
5:40 Life of a cowboy
6:15 He left the region for 40 years
8:00 Electricity for all
8:30 Bahia economy
9:25 Caatinga biome (only in Brazill)
10:14 Why do people live here? (the history)
11:04 Arriving in remote desert town
12:00 Old men
13:20 Introducing Kira and Drew
14:30 Local business
16:45 Trying Pitu
17:15 Reflection
18:00 Brazilian lunch
18:24 Local governor
20:00 Young men
21:31 Local artist
Episode 162
Subs: 1.01M subs
#brazil #bahia #sertão
