Trilha Farol da Lajinha — Trail in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro

Trilha Farol da Lajinha

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Trilha Farol da Lajinha

Trilha Farol da Lajinha

Trilha Farol da Lajinha

Trilha Farol da Lajinha

Trilha Farol da Lajinha

Description

The Lajinha Lighthouse, inaugurated by the Brazilian Navy in 1913, serves to signal the entrance of Cabo Frio at Boca da Barra to vessels. From the top of the lighthouse, there is a privileged view of the Cabo Frio Islands and the entire stretch of Praia do Forte, where a diverse birdlife and marine animals on migration routes can be observed. Along the way, one of the attractions is the Natural Lookout of Boca da Barra. From the lookout, one can contemplate Praia Brava, the Cabo Frio Islands, Arraial do Cabo, the entire stretch of Praia do Forte, the meeting of the waters of Lagoa de Araruama with the sea, Ilha do Japonês, and the main tourist attractions of the municipality of Cabo Frio, indicated by a QR code installed on site.

Guidelines

Extension: 2.6 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: -2m

Maximum Altitude: 45m

Negative Unevenness: 86m

Positive Unevenness: 97m

Tips

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Map

Guidelines

Extension: 2.6 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: -2m

Maximum Altitude: 45m

Negative Unevenness: 86m

Positive Unevenness: 97m

Route

The trail to the Farol da Lajinha starts at the totem sign located 100 m before the kiosks and the Ilha do Japonês. Although short, it requires a minimum level of fitness, as it has sections with significant elevation and steep climbs. The route passes through mangrove areas, native flora and fauna including endemic species such as the cacto-cabeça-branca (Pilosocereus ulei) and the restinga antwren (Formicivora littoralis), along the Canal do Itajuru, which connects the Lagoa de Araruama to the sea, and sequences of rare rock layers that record a history of more than two billion years of the South American continent and its correlation with West Africa. HOW TO GET THERE: ENTRANCE 1: Pedestrians -Rua dos Espadartes, s/nº (entrance on the left along the edge of the Canal do Itajuru) / Ogiva, Caminho Verde – Cabo Frio, RJ -You can get there by water taxi from the Passagem neighborhood and/or by the city bus line: 329 - Peró (via Caminho Verde). Remember to check with the boatman the time of the last water taxi back. -The path from the Park entrance to the totem sign that marks the start of the trails is flat and 800m long. ENTRANCE 2: Private Parking Lot Rua Cação, 477 Ogiva – Cabo Frio, RJ -Park in the section of the parking lot near the Parque Municipal da Boca da Barra and the Ilha do Japonês.