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Olinda
A UNESCO colonial gem perched on a hill overlooking Recife, with pastel-colored churches, Carnival traditions, and artisan workshops.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Pernambuco, Brazil · South America
About Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Cabo de Santo Agostinho sits on the route: 25 minutes from Jaboatão, 36km from Olinda.
Cabo de Santo Agostinho is in Pernambuco, Brazil, with about 220,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jaboatão, about 12 km away.
Cabo de Santo Agostinho (Recifense portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɐbŭ di ˈsɐ̃tu ɐɡuʃˈtĩj̃ŭ]) (English: Cape of St. Augustine) is a 448 square kilometer sized municipality located 35 kilometers south of the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It is believed by some historians that Vicente Yáñez Pinzón had set anchor in aRead more
bay in Cabo de Santo Agostinho on January 26, 1500, however the Portuguese discovery of Brazil was by Pedro Álvares Cabral on April 21, 1500 is officially recognized instead. Cabo de Santo Agostinho was incorporated as a town in 1811.
Cabo de Santo Agostinho has both an industrial section that is centered on the Suape port and many tropical beaches and nature reserves. The best-known beaches are Chalets, Paraíso, and Gaibu. Recanto do Domingos lies at the far south end of Pedra do Xareu beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Cabo de Santo Agostinho?
Within an hour or so of Cabo de Santo Agostinho: Olinda (36 km).
Where is Cabo de Santo Agostinho?
Cabo de Santo Agostinho is in Pernambuco, Brazil, about 12 km from Jaboatão.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 216,969
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Pernambuco
- Timezone
- America/Recife
- Coordinates
- -8.2877, -35.0292
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