Delta das Américas
Cajueiro da Praia
-2.929, -41.339
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About Cajueiro da Praia
Manatee sanctuary. Conservation tourism.
Cajueiro da Praia is home to the world's only open-sea manatee monitoring program — guided traditional sail canoe tours observe 10+ mammals in the estuary without disturbing them (motorized boats prohibited). Just 8 km from Barra Grande, the town also has the Cajueiro Rei: the world's largest cashew tree, with 8,810 m² of canopy from a single trunk.
Quick facts
ATM
Not available
Cell signal
Moderate
WiFi
Hotels & commercial venues
Road type
Paved
Airport
Parnaíba (PHB)
Distance
~68 km by car (~1h)
Seasonal highlights
Year-round
Manatee canoe tour (R$100/person, ~1h) — best in early morning
Jul-Dec
Piscinas Naturais de Tombo — crystal-clear reef tide pools accessible at low tide
When to go
Best: Jun–Oct
30°C
Ideal / ExcellentGood / PossibleAvoid
Places to discover
2 places
Don't miss180 minOne of a KindNatureAdventure
Projeto Peixe-Boi
The only open-sea manatee monitoring site on the planet. See manatees in their natural habitat.
Don't miss60 minWorld's LargestNatureculture
Cajueiro Rei
World's largest cashew tree. 8,810m2 of canopy.
How to get here
Nearest airport
Parnaíba ➝ Cajueiro da Praia
69 km · ~1h30min total
Luís Correia ➝ Cajueiro da Praia59 km
🚌 Bus/Taxi Luís Correia ➝ Cajueiro da Praia · 56min (carro) / 1h37 (ônibus)
Nearby villages
Delta das AméricasRegional HubParnaíba
Base city for the Delta. Porto das Barcas, full infrastructure.
4 places
Delta das AméricasIlha das Canárias
Heart of the Delta. Best base for the Scarlet Ibis flight.
7 places
Delta das AméricasBarra Grande
Kitesurf capital of Piauí. Nightlife and beach clubs.
8 places
Tide forecast
Tide advice
Calm beach with reefs. Low tide ideal for walks and natural pools.
Moon
Waxing GibbousWaxing Gibbous
88% illuminated
Moonrise
10:29
Moonset
22:22
Night Photography
Dark sky22:22 – 23:52
Bright moonlight19:00 – 22:22
Wind
Checking the breeze...
Practical intel
Manatee tours depart daily — buy tickets in advance from ICMBio, as groups are limited. Mero Hotel Boutique and Villa Castanheiras are the best local accommodations. Combine the visit with Barra Grande (8 km): Cajueiro da Praia is quieter and cheaper, and works well as a base for both destinations.
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