Sights in Morro De São Paulo
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Beaches
The waters of Morro's four conveniently named main beaches are mostly calm, shallow and warm, and their sands are narrow and swallowed by the high tides.
Tiny Primeira Praia is lined with pousadas and has a decent surf break. Deep Segunda Praia (500m) is the 'action' beach with pousadas, restaurants, nightclubs and a sea of tables and chairs. Pousadas and anchored boats dominate one end of Terceira Praia (1km). Once you pass a pair of restaurants, Quarta Praia (2km) is a long, lovely stretch of sand graced by tall, swaying palms. For even more isolated peace, continue on at low tide to Praia do Encanto (5km) or further down the island to Garapuá, which has one pousada.
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Fortress Gate
The town's icon is a 17th-century carved-stone Fortress Gate, which welcomes each arrival from its position above the dock. Around the corner at the point are the fort ruins (1630). Catching the rare sight of the sun setting over the river and mangroves from the fort is a visitor ritual.
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Fonte do Ceu
A hike to the small Fonte do Ceu waterfall passes through the neighboring village of Gamboa, with an opportunity to do a bit of body painting from a cliff of colored clays. Tours can be booked through local agencies.
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Lighthouse
The Lighthouse (1835) above the fort affords a fantastic view over Morro's beaches and has a zip line descending to Primeira Praia.
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