South AmericaBrazilSão Paulo
Cananéia
São Paulo, Brazil · South America
About Cananéia
Cananéia sits on the route: 40 minutes from Pariquera-Açu.
Cananéia is in São Paulo, Brazil, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pariquera-Açu, about 34 km away.
Cananéia is the southernmost city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, near where the Tordesilhas Line passed. The population in 2020 was 12,541 and its area is 1,242.010 km2 (479.543 sq mi). The elevation is 8 m. The city of Cananéia is host to the Dr. João de Paiva Carvalho research base belonging to the OceanographicRead more
Institute of the University of São Paulo.
Cananéia is considered by some Portuguese and Spanish historians to be the oldest city in Brazil, five months before the founding of São Vicente, but due to the lack of official documentation proving this fact, São Vicente is officially the oldest city in Brazil. The Historic Center of Cananéia, listed by CONDEPHAAT, still preserves the architectural styles adopted by the first houses and churches from the colonial period until the end of the 19th century. The beaches also attract thousands of people in high season, and Ilha do Cardoso has several trails and waterfalls, as well as several archaeological sites. Festivals, cuisine and handicrafts are also attractions apart from the city, whose main sources of income are fishing and tourism.
Due to its natural beauty and rich ecosystem, it is listed as a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Where to Stay in Cananéia
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Cananéia.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Cananéia.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good drives near Cananéia?
The nearest famous roads are Estrada da Graciosa.
Where is Cananéia?
Cananéia is in São Paulo, Brazil, about 34 km from Pariquera-Açu.
Road trip
Drive to Cananéia
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Cananéia. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 12,289
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- São Paulo
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -25.0147, -47.9267
Tags
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Cananéia.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Cananéia.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.