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Ponta do Seixas, where the sun rises first — João Pessoa e região

João Pessoa

Ponta do Seixas, where the sun rises first

Ponta do Seixas, in João Pessoa, is the easternmost point of the Americas, where the sun rises first. How to get there, the viewpoint and lighthouse.

Short answer

Is Ponta do Seixas really the easternmost point of the Americas?

Yes. It is the point of mainland America closest to Africa, which makes it the place where the sun rises first in the Americas.

Como chegar à Ponta do Seixas

Fica no fim da orla de Cabo Branco, cerca de 15 a 20 minutos de carro de Manaíra ou Tambaú. Há estacionamento junto ao farol.

You can walk up along the seafront avenue, but the last stretch is steep — most people prefer to go by car or ride-hailing app.

O nascer do sol

As the easternmost point, it is the city's most sought-after place to watch the sun rise. The time varies through the year, generally between 5am and 5:30am.

Vá com casaco leve: no alto da falésia, antes do amanhecer, o vento é constante e a sensação térmica cai.

O farol e o mirante

The Cabo Branco lighthouse was built atop the cliff and is visible from much of the shore. Around it is a viewpoint with an open view of the ocean and of Seixas beach below.

The visit is quick — about an hour does it — and pairs well with a morning at Cabo Branco beach straight afterwards.

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Questions

What guests usually ask

Is Ponta do Seixas really the easternmost point of the Americas?

Yes. It is the point of mainland America closest to Africa, which makes it the place where the sun rises first in the Americas.

Que horas o sol nasce em João Pessoa?

It varies with the time of year, normally between 5am and 5:30am. Worth checking the day's time before setting out.

Precisa pagar para visitar?

O acesso ao mirante e à área do farol é livre.

Dá para ir a pé da orla?

Dá, pela avenida de Cabo Branco, mas o trecho final é de subida. A maioria vai de carro ou aplicativo.

Which is the nearest beach?

Seixas beach is right below the cliff, and the Cabo Branco shore begins a few minutes away.

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