Trecho 4: Morro do Vigia

Description

Morro do Vigia, known in old documents as Morro do Vigia dos Ingleses, served as a lookout point, a location used by English privateers to watch the marine horizon in order to anticipate the arrival of Portuguese ships. The name is also associated with artisanal fishing practiced with canoes and nets, where the fishing lookout stays at the top of the hill watching the school of fish and guiding the fishermen at sea regarding the net casting, the direction of the school, and species. The hill offers a beautiful panoramic view of the entire stretch of Praia do Peró and Praia das Conchas, and it is connected to the mainland by a strip of sand that naturally separates these two beaches.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 2h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 0.8 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing There is

Minimum Altitude: 4m

Maximum Altitude: 33m

Negative Unevenness: 0m

Positive Unevenness: 0m

Attractions that the trail offers

Avifauna

Rock Formations

Flora

Cave

Beach

Fauna

Viewpoints

Trecho 4: Morro do Vigia is a segment of the following Long-Distance Trail

Trilha TransCaboFrio

Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 52.62 km

Difficulty Moderate

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Estadual da Costa do Sol

Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro

97.9 km²

1 review

Luiza Matos 04/07/2024

Estar dentro da gruta é uma sensação indescritível. Essa trilha me surpreendeu em cada momento. Deixo aqui tbm, meu agradecimento mais que especial à Lívia, sempre muito atenciosa e cuidadosa. Me senti extremamente segura com ela.

Tips

STAY ALERT!!! The trail is considered moderate because it has sections with rocky drops and cliff areas. The stretch of rocky shore (left side) that forms natural pools is slippery and dangerous on days with swells and high seas. We recommend hiking only on the signposted path. This section has no lifeguards, and rescues are difficult to carry out. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 0.8 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 4m

Maximum Altitude: 33m

Negative Unevenness: 0m

Positive Unevenness: 0m

Route

This circular trail passes by Mirante das Conchas II, with a beautiful view of Praia das Conchas; by Buraco do Sargo, a small bay hidden in the rocky shore; it also passes by Pesquerinho, a small beach used by artisanal fishermen and great stop for a swim; and by Mirante do Peró, which offers an incredible panoramic view of the entire extension of Praia do Peró. BE AWARE!!! This trail is considered of moderate level as it has sections with gaps between the rocks and cliff areas. The rocky shore on the right side that forms natural pools is slippery and can be dangerous on days of high seas. We recommend trekking only on the marked path. This section does not have lifeguards and rescues can be complicated. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY! NORTH DIRECTION: Access from Praia do Peró: - At the right corner of the Peró Beach sidewalk, follow the beach to the right. Morro do Vigia is only a 5-minute walk. SOUTH DIRECTION: Access from Praia das Conchas: Cação Street, 477 / Peró - Park your car in the private parking lot at Conchas Beach, follow the beach on the left. Morro do Vigia is only a 5-minute walk.

Trecho 4: Morro do Vigia

Description

Activities

Guidelines

Attractions that the trail offers

Trecho 4: Morro do Vigia is a segment of the following Long-Distance Trail

The trail is located in the following protected area

Tips

Map

Guidelines

Route

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