The municipality of Itapoá has a clearly defined coastline, with five beach resorts; its attractions range from a lighthouse inaugurated in 1948 to archaeological traces dating back more than 4,000 years.
Five Beach Resorts to Help You Find Your Way
The beaches in the municipality of Itapoá are spread across five beach resorts: Barra do Saí, Itapema do Norte, Itapoá (centro), Pontal do Norte and Figueira do Pontal. In this list, the name Itapoá (centro) appears alongside four other beach resorts; it is not a collective name for the entire list. If you would like to plan your trip around the coast first, these five names offer a practical starting point for finding your way around.
Views and History by the Water
In the municipality of Itapoá, a viewing deck with a walkway at 1ª Pedra, also called “Espia,” offers views of the rock, Ilha de Itapeva, the coastline and cities on the border between Santa Catarina and Paraná. The view thus encompasses different points of interest: a rock, an island, the coastline and cities in the border region. This may be especially appealing when planning your trip if you would like to take in these features as well as the coastal scenery.
Farol de Itapoá lighthouse is located in Pontal do Norte on the shore of Baía da Babitonga. The Brazilian Navy inaugurated it on October 18, 1948; the beauty of its surroundings has made the lighthouse a tourist attraction in Itapoá. While the view takes center stage at 1ª Pedra, the lighthouse adds a precisely dated inauguration and a location on the bay as further points of interest.
Protected Areas and Archaeological Traces of the Past
Parque Natural Municipal Carijós was established in 2011 to protect the Atlantic Forest. It lies on the banks of the Rio Saí Mirim and covers 40 hectares of protected land. Its clearly defined conservation purpose is therefore combined with a specific area and a riverside location.
In the area around the destination, Reserva Volta Velha is less than a ten-minute drive from downtown Itapoá; the operator lists 830 hectares of protected land. By way of comparison, Carijós has 40 hectares of protected land, while Reserva Volta Velha has 830 hectares of protected land, according to its operator.
Sambaqui do Saí-Guaçu, also called Sambaqui do Saí, was used more than 4,000 years ago. One dating estimate points to settlement around 4,040 ± 210 years before present. The second figure is an approximation with a stated margin of uncertainty, so it should not be read as a single exact calendar year. This gives the history of the municipality a far-reaching time horizon of its own, alongside the lighthouse and the coast.
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