at a glance

on this link by wikimapia it is possible to see a  satellite view of the district of cacuia - we publish more information about cacuia   on this page.

The word 'cocotá ' is an adaptation of an indigenous word meaning fields, referring to the crops that were first cultivated in the region. In the second half of the 20th Century the area was known as praia de olaria, or 'Pottery Beach', because of its prolific ceramic production.

cocotá is on the eastern coast of the island - It has a several buildings of historical significance, such as the old tram station of Santa Cruz, the Regional Library, the Paróquia de São Sebastião, (San Sebastian parish), and the Parque Poeta Manuel Bandeira (Poet Manual Bandeira Park) home to a vareity of celebrations and cultural events throughout the year.