Itanhaém, Coastal municipality in São Paulo, Brazil
Itanhaém is a coastal municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, stretching along 26 kilometers of the Atlantic shoreline. Rocky formations alternate with sandy beaches, while dense Atlantic Forest covers much of the inland terrain.
Portuguese explorer Martim Afonso de Souza founded the settlement in 1532, making it the second oldest city in Brazil. The Convento Nossa Senhora da Conceição was built in 1561 as part of the missionary movement during colonial times.
The Convento Nossa Senhora da Conceição, constructed in 1561, represents the architectural inheritance of Portuguese colonization and religious practices in the region.
The highway Padre Manoel da Nóbrega connects the municipality with São Paulo city, and regular bus services run daily between both locations. The coastal road runs parallel to the shore, offering access to different beach sections and neighborhoods.
During summer months, many residents from São Paulo move to the area for holidays, and the quiet atmosphere outside peak season transforms into a busy destination. Stone formations along the coast still carry traces of indigenous grinding tools that were used centuries ago.
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