at a glance

In the past the area occupied its inhabitants in shell fishing and in the gravel quarry. In recent times the focus has shifted towards sustainability and so 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 theZ-10 fishing colony.

the bairro is heavily urbanized, its main thoroughfare is the estrada da cacuia (cacuia road). the jardim carioca (carioca garden) and the opening of a large shopping complex enhanced the neighborhood, making it an attractive residential area. The municipal hospital, Hospital Municipal Paulino Werneck, is also situated in the region.

one of the landmarks of the neighborhood is the Relógio do Cacuia (Cacuia Clock), located in the island's only cemetery - cemitério da cacuia, which was opened in 1904.