Cecília Rosa Mas was born in Reus in 14 February 1820 and died in Paru, Santa Rosa in 24 July 1868. She emigrated to South America with her family and settled in the city of Paramaribo. Years later, after making a fortune, began and expedition into the Amazon. She was the first female explorer to enter the Amazon. She left Paramaribo in 1844 to reach the Paloemeu river, and crossed the mountains and down the river following the Paru. There she was discovered the region had many women living there. She was introduced into the society is one area was fighting for her rights.