Cabo de Santo Agostinho

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Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Coastal municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil.

The territory of Cabo de Santo Agostinho encompasses 448 square kilometers, featuring nine beaches along the Atlantic coast with natural pools and sandstone formations.

The region gained recognition when Spanish navigator Vicente Pinzón anchored in its bay on January 26, 1500, preceding Pedro Álvares Cabral's arrival to Brazil.

The Festa da Lavadeira celebration on May 1st at Paiva Beach brings thousands of visitors to experience local traditions and regional music.

The Suape Port operates continuously throughout the year without tidal restrictions, serving as a primary container terminal for northeastern Brazil.

The Casa de Cultura, situated in the former Massangana sugar mill, preserves the childhood residence of Brazilian abolitionist Joaquim Nabuco.

Location: Pernambuco

Inception: February 15, 1812

Elevation above the sea: 29 m

Part of: Suape

Shares border with: Ipojuca, Escada, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Moreno, Vitória de Santo Antão

Website: http://cabo.pe.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -8.28694,-35.03500

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27

Brazil northeast natural and cultural sites

Brazil's Northeast region extends from coast to inland with national parks, colonial towns and natural areas. From the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses to the cliffs of Morro Branco, the region contains geological formations, waterfalls and historical sites.

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