one of various french endeavors to wrest the area from portuguese colonizers, this particular expedition ended rather soon after its beginning, as portuguese forces had been alerted to the french presence before their arrival.

the majority of the attackers were captured and held in prison until a rescue force could be sent on their behalf.

a modern-day attraction here is the grupo frade (frade group), an assemblage of locals who conduct nature walks crisscrossing guaratiba and the surrounding areas.