Macacu Lagoon
A calm lagoon behind the Siriú Dunes that reaches the sea at the north end of Siriú Beach, good for swimming with children, kayaking and stand-up paddling.
From the Residencial: About 11.6 km by car
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Lagoa do Macacu (Lagoa de Macacu on the IBGE map) lies behind the Siriú Dunes. Near the beach it receives Rio do Poeta, which comes down the hill, and it reaches the sea at the north end of Siriú Beach through the Siriú River. Where the beach meets the lagoon the water is calm and shallow, good for children.
The best place to see it from above is Mirante do Amor, also called Mirante do Macacu, with the lagoon, the dunes, the beach, the river and Ilha do Coral on the horizon.
The most visited spots
- Meeting with the sea: at the north end of Siriú Beach, with calm, shallow water for children.
- Rio do Poeta: the river that comes down the hill and joins the lagoon near the beach, with a wooden boardwalk.
- Mirante do Amor: the view from above of the lagoon, the dunes and the beach.
Getting there
The meeting with the sea is at the north end of Siriú Beach, about 9 km from downtown Garopaba. To see the lagoon from above, go to Mirante do Amor, on the GRP-401 road, with parking.
Features
A calm lagoon between the dunes and the coastal scrub, linked to the sea by the Siriú River. Where it meets the beach the water is shallow.
Things to do
A quiet swim, especially with children, kayaking and stand-up paddling where it meets the sea; a walk along the shore to the Rio do Poeta boardwalk; and the sunset from Mirante do Amor.
Safety tips
Even in calm water, keep an eye on children and take your trash back with you.
Source: Pesquisa local (guias de Garopaba).
