Guia ING

Cananéia
View of Porto Street
DDD -13
Website - www.cananeia.sp.gov.br
Population - 12,226 inhabitants
Cananéia is one of the oldest municipalities in the country, founded in 1531. Its urban
center has been historically recognized as cultural heritage and the city has several conservation
units relevant to the local biodiversity. Today, its economy is based on tourism and fishing.
Itineraries
Adventure & Nature: Waterfalls and Dolphins in Vale do Ribeira - 3 days (page 62)
Leisure & Culture: Historical Iguape and Cananéia - 3 days (page 92)
Arquivo APRECESP
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What to do?
The architectural set of Cananéia still preserves the colonial style. With still preserved
houses up to today, it is possible to walk around its streets in the city center and see its historic
buildings housing restaurants and small handicrafts shops.
Within the limits of Cananéia, the great attraction of the region is Ilha do Cardoso State
Park, with semi-desert beaches and still preserved Atlantic Forest areas. Boats depart toward the
park from the city center. On the way to the islands, visitors can see some pods of dolphins and
several birds. Fishing villages welcome pretty well visitors for 1-day tours at Perequê Part or even
for longer stays at Marujá Part. In addition to enjoying the long waterfront, boat rides and trails are
available and lead visitors to amazing waterfalls accompanied by environmental guides registered
in the park. The following are part of the Trail Program in São Paulo: Poço das Antas Trail, a 3.5-hour
course and medium level of difficulty; and Piscinas da Lage Trail, an 8-hour course and high level
of difficulty. For those who want to know better about the local lifestyle, at Quilombo do Mandira,
close to the city center, visitors can see the oyster production process and know more about the