at a glance

cacuia, meaning 'drinking vessel of the hill' in the indigenous language, is situated in the southeast of the island - It is well known for its extensive shopping centre and animated and successful samba school, União do Ilha do Governador, founded in 1953.

The great landmark of the neighborhood is the Relógio do Cacuia (Cacuia Clock), located in the only cemetery on the island, opened in 1904 - The municipal hospital, Hospital Municipal Paulino Werneck, is also situated in the region.

The APARU do Jequiá Reserve, an area of urban environmental protection, is situated in the South, lining the guanabara bay, constituted of mangroves and home to the Z-10 fishing colony.

Next to the Morro do Matoso (Matoso Hill), on the waterfront, are the beaches of praia do golfinho (dolfin beach), praia brava, and praia do alentejo, located in the Navy Military Area.