point · Antonina, PR
Ponta da Pita
A rock formation jutting into the bay, where the waters of the Atlantic meet the slopes of the Serra do Mar, popular for fishing and taking in the view. The name comes from a plant fishermen used to make net floats, and there are remains of a sambaqui (shell mound) on site.
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About Ponta da Pita
Ponta da Pita is a rock formation jutting into the Baía de Antonina, on the Paraná coast, next to a small beach. It is where the waters coming from the Atlantic meet the slopes of the Serra do Mar, in a setting of calm bay surrounded by mountains.
The name comes from the pita, a coastal plant that fishermen used to make floats for their nets. On site are remains of a sambaqui, an archaeological site formed by shells and oyster shells left by the region's ancient prehistoric inhabitants.
The spot is popular for fishing from the rocks and taking in the view of the bay. There are bars and restaurants nearby.
Access is free and takes no physical effort, but the rocks can be slippery. Before going into the water, check the water quality report from the Instituto Água e Terra (IAT), which monitors the site.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
One to two hours is enough to walk around, look at the bay and stop at the nearby bars.
Best time
Late afternoon on clear days, in any season, when the low light brings out the bay and the Serra do Mar mountains.
How to get there
It is on the shore of the Baía de Antonina, in Antonina (PR), easy to reach by car, with parking nearby. From Curitiba, take the BR-277 and the PR-408, or the Estrada da Graciosa (PR-410), and there are intercity buses to Antonina.
Tip
Wear shoes with good grip for walking on the rocks and check IAT's water quality report before thinking about a swim.
A look at the place
Ponta da Pita in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Ponta da Pita
Is there an entrance fee at Ponta da Pita?
No. Access is free.
Can you swim at Ponta da Pita?
The site is monitored by the Instituto Água e Terra (IAT). Check the latest water quality report before going into the water.
Can you fish at Ponta da Pita?
Yes. Fishing from the rocks is one of the most common activities there.
Why is it called Ponta da Pita?
The name comes from the pita, a coastal plant fishermen used to make floats for their fishing nets.
What is the Ponta da Pita sambaqui?
It is an archaeological site with remains of shells and oyster shells, traces of the life of the region's ancient prehistoric inhabitants.