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Touros
The Calcanhar Lighthouse, cliffs and the Zero Mile marker of the BR-101 highway on one of the best-preserved stretches of the North Coast.
Touros is known as the "corner of Brazil": it's where the coastline changes direction on the map. Besides being home to the Calcanhar Lighthouse, one of the tallest in the country, it's one of the best-preserved towns on the North Coast, with beaches and cliffs still outside the busiest tourist circuit.
Things to do in Touros
A visit to Touros revolves around two very different landmarks: the Calcanhar Lighthouse, open to visitors on Sundays, and the Zero Mile marker of the BR-101, designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Perobas Beach and its reefs complete the trip.
History and heritage
Calcanhar Lighthouse
One of the tallest lighthouses in Brazil, 62 meters high with 298 steps to the top, run by the Brazilian Navy.
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BR-101 Zero Mile Marker
A monument designed by Oscar Niemeyer that marks the start of the BR-101, the highway linking Touros (RN) to São José do Norte (RS).
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A replica of Brazil's first colonial monument, placed in 1501 by the Portuguese expedition that included Amerigo Vespucci.
Beach
Perobas Beach
Once named the most beautiful beach in Brazil by Quatro Rodas magazine, it's the starting point for the Perobas reefs.
Nature
Perobas Reefs
A coral formation 5 km off Perobas Beach, protected as a Coral Reef Protection Area (APARC) since 2001, with shallow, crystal-clear water.
Experience
Urca do Tubarão
A traditional cachaça distillery and restaurant on the road between Touros and São Miguel do Gostoso, a popular stop since 2001.
Frequently asked questions about Touros
The two most popular stops are the Calcanhar Lighthouse — 62 meters tall, run by the Navy and open on Sunday afternoons (2 to 5 p.m.) — and the Zero Mile marker of the BR-101, a monument designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
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