CananéiaThings to do

Things to do in Cananéia

  1. Kurt Kaffe

    A café, French-inflected restaurant and antique store, this charming waterfront place attracts travelers and local bohemians alike with its live music, fresh oysters (for which Cananéia is renowned), booze and garden seating under the shade of a cashew tree.

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  2. Igreja São Batista

    While the bulk of the old town was built in the 19th century, there are a few buildings that date to the 16th century, such as the Igreja São Batista . Unfortunately, many buildings in the town are in varying states of disrepair.

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  3. Ilha do Cardoso

    The highlight of the region is Ilha do Cardoso, an ecological reserve of gorgeous natural pools, waterfalls and untouched beaches, which has only 400 residents and no cars. There are daily boats from the port in Cananéia.

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  4. Restaurante Naguissa do Silêncio

    For locally caught fish and oysters prepared and served with care, head to this simple but well-run restaurant about 1km northeast of the historic center.

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  5. Restaurante Tia Inês

    For an inexpensive meal of rice, beans, salad and grilled meat or fish, head to this simple eatery in the center of town.

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  6. Ilha Comprida

    The beaches of Ilha Comprida are only a 10-minute ferry ride. Passengers on foot ride free.

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