Praia do Campeche

Welcome to Praia do Campeche, a location of immense ecological and cultural significance on the eastern coast of the Island of Santa Catarina. As your guide and a scholar of this region's heritage, I invite you to look out over…

Standing at the water's edge in Campeche, one immediately feels the raw energy of the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike the sheltered bays of the island's western side, this is 'mar aberto'—open sea. …

If you look across the water, you will see the crown jewel of the local ecosystem: the Ilha do Campeche. As a scholar, I must emphasize that this is one of the most significant archaeological and ecological sites in Southern…

The history of Campeche is unexpectedly linked to the pioneers of global aviation. In the 1920s and 30s, this beach served as a crucial refueling stop for the Compagnie Générale Aéropostale, the French airmail service that…

In the midst of the modern surf shops and vacation homes, you will notice simple wooden structures known as 'ranchos de pesca.' These are the operational centers for the 'pesca artesanal' (artisanal fishing) that has defined life…

The environmental integrity of Campeche is protected by a system of dunes and 'restinga' vegetation that acts as a vital buffer between the urban area and the sea. As we walk through the designated access paths, we are crossing a…

As we move away from the shoreline and toward the heart of the neighborhood, we see the signs of Campeche's recent economic transformation. One of the most prominent landmarks of this new era is the 'Oca' center, a modern…

Our exploration of Praia do Campeche concludes here, where the horizon seems to stretch on forever. We have journeyed through layers of time, from the ancient rock carvings of the island to the daring flights of Saint-Exupéry,…