The Guaragua\u00e7u Portal bears witness to where the bay meets the sea. It is named after the territory\u2019s largest lowland river, which serves as the border between the municipalities of Paranagu\u00e1 and Pontal do Paran\u00e1. Along its course, in addition to various services offered by the community, the Ecological Road leads to the Sambaquis do Guaragua\u00e7u archaeological site\u2014the largest on the Paran\u00e1 coast and the only one listed as a National Historical and Artistic Heritage site\u2014and its lime kiln (forno de caieiras), where shells were burned to be used in construction. The sambaqui (shell mound) is located within the Sambaqui Indigenous Land, just a few meters from the Karaguat\u00e1 Poty Village. Meanwhile, Paranagu\u00e1 Bay is home to the Ilha da Cotinga Indigenous Land, where rituals are still performed in the opy (prayer house). <\/p>\n\n
The city of Paranagu\u00e1 preserves much of its original architecture, and a walk through the historic center is a must. A short boat trip can take visitors to several traditional cai\u00e7ara communities on the other side of the bay. <\/p>\n\n
The beaches of Pontal do Paran\u00e1 are a popular destination, with many seaside resorts offering good infrastructure for visitors. In the Shangri-l\u00e1 beach district lies the Guavirat\u00e3 Indigenous Village, where Indigenous artisans are recognized for crafts that depict native animals. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11258,"template":"","class_list":["post-11255","portal","type-portal","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n