Located on the southern tip of the island of Santa Catarina, Ponta da Caiacanga beach is simple and little known in Florianópolis.

With a length of approximately 200 meters of fine white sand, it is surrounded by rocky shores and preserved native vegetation.

The beach is a true fishermen's refuge with almost no infrastructure for tourism, and is even more of a residential environment.

The sea at ponta da caiacanga beach

The sea at Ponta da Caiacanga is calm, with few days of rough seas and strong waves.

However, it is a great beach for activities such as surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

In terms of infrastructure, Ponta da Caiacanga beach is quite rustic and offers few services for visitors.

There are no kiosks or restaurants on the beach, and it is advisable to take food and drinks with you to enjoy the day.

There is also no parking nearby, so you have to leave your car in one of the nearby streets and walk to the alleyways that lead to the beach.

History of Caiacanga-açu and Caiacanga Mirim

The origin of the name of Ponta da Caiacanga or Caiacanga-Açu beach is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to the fact that, in the past, the Carijós Indians used the area to make wooden canoes.

In Tupi-Guarani this name means Monkey Head Earth Point.

The term “Mirim” means small. Caiacanga Mirim means “Point of Land in the Shape of a Small Monkey's Head”.

This name is used to differentiate it from the other larger end of the beach, better known as Caiacanga Açu.

The beach also has a remarkable history, being an important landing point for slaves during the colonial period.

The environmental preservation area that covers Ponta da Caiacanga beach is home to a great diversity of native fauna and flora species.

The Ponta da Caiacanga beach is an option for those who are going to enjoy Ribeirão da Ilha in search of tranquillity and contact with nature in Florianópolis.

How to get to Caiacanga beach

Caiacanga beach can be reached from the Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva highway.

The route follows the SC-405 highway to Av. Dep. Diomício Freitas/Rod. João Nilson Zunino.

Follow the signs, the route is usually well signposted.

By car
Caiacanga beach is in the south of Florianópolis Island, 37 km from the bridge and the center.

When you reach the Pedro Ivo bridge, go straight along the Gov. Gustavo Richard highway, second from the Gov. Aderbal Ramos da Silva highway.

Just follow the signs to the south of the island along Av. Dep. Diomício Freitas/Rod. João Nilson Zunino to Rod. Ac. ao Aeroporto in Campeche.

Take Rod. Aparício Ramos Cordeiro, R. José Olímpio da Silva and Rod. Açoriana to Rod. Baldicero Filomeno in Ribeirão da Ilha.

Buses
For those arriving by bus in Florianópolis, you should go to the Terminal Integrado do Centro (Ticen), which is 400m from the bus station.

Go to platform C, where the urban buses leave for the Rio Tavares Integrated Terminal (Tirio).

When you get to Tirio, you have to take another bus to Caieira da Barra do Sul and ask to get off at the beach or tip of Caiacanga.

You don't have to pay for a ticket again.

Uber, 99 or Taxi
Uber or a similar service to Caiacanga beach can cost around R$ 30 from the airport and R$ 70 from the bus station.

The price depends on the day, time and service offered.