Ruínas do Abarebebê

Ruínas do Abarebebê is an archaeological site containing the remains of a Jesuit church building from colonial times, with foundations and structural elements made of stone and clay. The ruins preserve archaeological finds that provide information about construction methods and daily life in this early religious settlement.

Construction began in 1550 when Jesuits established the São João Batista settlement, making it one of the earliest religious buildings in Brazil. This church was part of the early missionary efforts in the region and played a key role in the settlement of the coastal area.

The name Abarebebê comes from the Tupi language and reflects the missionary work carried out among indigenous communities at this location. The ruins represent the presence of Jesuits in early colonial times and their role in the encounter between European and indigenous cultures.

Access to the site is on foot and the ruins are located within a park with paved pathways for easy navigation. There are descriptive panels on-site to help visitors understand the archaeological finds and their historical contexts.

The site houses a room with rotating exhibitions that present regional and indigenous history from the colonial period. These exhibitions display artifacts and information uncovered during archaeological excavations, giving visitors deeper insights into life at this historical location.