Cabo de Santo Agostinho (English: Cape of St. Augustine) is a 448 square kilometer sized municipality located 35 kilometers south of the city of

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. It is believed by some historians that

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had set anchor in a bay in Cabo de Santo Agostinho on January 26, 1500, however the

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discovery of Brazil was by

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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.

Economy

The main economic activities in Cabo de Santo Agostinho are tourism, commerce and a strong and diverse general industry sector located near the Suape port.

Economic indicators

Suape Harbour

Suape port is an international port located in the city of

Ipojuca Ipojuca is a municipality in Pernambuco in eastern Brazil. As of 2020 the population according to IBGE was 97,669 and the per capita income (2007) was R$76.418 (more than $23,000 US dollars) making it one of the country's highest. The settlement d ...

in the state of

, between the municipalities of Ipojuca and Cabo de Santo Agostinho, within the

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and distant 40 km south of the capital (

). Suape serves ships 365 days a year without any restriction with regard to tidal schedules. It is one of the most important harbors and container terminals in northeast Brazil, playing an important role in the economy of the state of Pernambuco. In the 21st century, Suape has become the main driving force behind the economic development of Pernambuco. Its logistic advantages have attracted national and international investment on a huge scale, with over US$10 billion expected by 2010.

Health indicators

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Beaches

;Paiva beach :A favored destination for those wishing to practice surfing surf, Paiva beach has warm, crystal clear waters,

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vegetation and

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s, and small

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formed between the

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s. As yet it does not have a visitors service, but there is a mall, a large hotel and a whole new residential neighborhood. ;Itapuama beach :This two kilometer-long beach is a much sought after site for

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and

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. It has hotels, bars and restaurants. ;Xeréu beach :The depth of the water makes this

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suitable for

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and also for

. Its

sand Sand is a granular material composed of finely divided mineral particles. Sand has various compositions but is defined by its grain size. Sand grains are smaller than gravel and coarser than silt. Sand can also refer to a soil texture, textur ...

contains

volcanic A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. On Earth, volcanoes are most often found where tectonic plates ...

rocks and the bather has access to tents where snacks and seafood dishes are served. ;Enseada dos Corais beach :The name means ''coral bay'', The beach has natural

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s and gentle

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s. Services are restricted to a handful of bars and restaurants. ;Gaibu beach :High waves and a long 3-km stretch of sand. The beach is good for

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but bathers should beware of deep areas. At

high tide Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon (and to a much lesser extent, the Sun) and are also caused by the Earth and Moon orbiting one another. Tide tables ...

s it is good for surfing. The beach has several hotels, hostels, bars, restaurants, and so forth. Together, with

Porto de Galinhas Porto de Galinhas is a beach in the municipality of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil. Porto de Galinhas is a major tourist destination. The beach is famous for its bright-water beaches and the natural pools. It is part of the municipality of Ipojuca ...

and Itamaracá, this

is one of the best to be found on the Northeast coast of

. ;Calhetas :Much frequented by those interested in

, Calhetas is located between

s and

s. It has bars and restaurants and, is a hotspot for underwater fishing. ;Paraiso beach :The name means ''heaven'' and the beach is tiny (a little piece of heaven) about 30 meters long, nestled between large rocks. The sea near this beach is almost completely protected from

s by

s and this how the beach got its name. ;Suape beach :Suape beach has virtually no waves and the sea is shallow. It is thus considered excellent for

. At

low tide Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon (and to a much lesser extent, the Sun) and are also caused by the Earth and Moon orbiting one another. Tide tables ...

, there are

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s. It is located in the Suape region near the industrial and

port A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as ...

complex of Suape.

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