being so close to the coast as it is guaraquesseba is actually well within sight range, not only from pedra de guaratiba, where the brisas protected area is located, but also from the enveloping guaratiba neighborhood,

ilha guaraquessaba is best seen from praia dabrisa, a thin but beautiful stretch of sand with several newly built piers, ideal for sightseeing and photography in the bay.

guaraquessaba is also close to some important local landmarks, such as thethe santa clara hill, situated just four kilometers inland, to the east.