Canindé de São Francisco
Canindé de São Francisco, Municipality in eastern Sergipe, Brazil
Description
Canindé de São Francisco is a municipality in eastern Sergipe, Brazil, situated near the São Francisco River. The town and surrounding area form a mix of river landscapes and local settlements.
History
The municipality was founded in 1953 as an administrative division of Sergipe state. This establishment was part of a broader reorganization of the region.
Culture
Throughout the year, residents celebrate festivals that blend African, European, and indigenous traditions together. These celebrations shape daily social life and appear in local music, dances, and customs.
Practical
The area features river landscapes best explored during the dry season. Local accommodations and services are available for visitors interested in visiting the protected natural areas.
Did you know?
Part of the Rio São Francisco Natural Monument, with its protected canyons and river ecosystems, lies within the territory. The area also contains the Lagoa do Frio Municipal Nature Park, a wetland with its own wildlife.
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Rio São Francisco Natural Monument
27.6 km
Canyon of Xingo
24.1 km
Museu do Sertão
4.2 kmLagoa do Frio Municipal Nature Park
23.4 kmPR - 13
28 kmQuilombo Rua dos Negros
3.2 kmPR - 14
27.2 kmSítio Histórico e Paisagístico de Piranhas, Alagoas
4.1 kmMuseu Casa Beato Pedro Batista
38 kmPR - 10
13.8 kmPR - 19
13.2 kmQuilombo Sítio Lages
4.6 kmQuilombo Alto da Boa Vista
21.7 kmMuseu Guiomar Britto
16.1 kmPraia da Dulce
16.4 kmPasseio de Lancha e Catamarã
16.4 kmGiradouro
4 kmPrainha
4 kmPrainha
230 mMirante
3.9 kmMirante
4.3 kmCentro de Recepção de Xingó Chesf
1.4 kmMirante da Pedra do Sino
5.4 kmMirante
5.5 kmMirante da CHESF
3.3 kmPraia de Canindé de São Francisco
169 mVale dos Mestres
19.5 kmScenic viewpoint
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