“Cabo de São Roque” is the point of South America closest to Africa. Certain documents indicate this cape as the likely place of the first ancorage of the Portuguese fleet led by 'Pedro Alvares Cabral'.
On Cabo de São Roque, two trees of the 'gameleiras' species are united by the impressive force of the wind almost forming one tree. For this reason, they have received the popular nickname of tree of love. The inhabitants of the region say that a couple that kisses under the arc formed by both trunks will remain together for life.
An stall set close to the tree offers drinks and sells local products.
'Cabo de São Roque´s' lighthouse, built in 1898, has a height of 32 meters and is a big tourist attraction do to the panoramic view it offers.
In the extension of the cape, it is possible to enjoy of one of the most beautiful views of the region and of the magnificent 'gameleiras' beach, called “Ponta Gorda”, protected from the waves and strong winds.
Barra de Maxaranguape
