Cape São Roque
Cape São Roque is a headland in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, near the easternmost point of mainland South America.
Rio Grande do Norte: A state in northeastern Brazil with an Atlantic coastline. Cape São Roque lies on this state’s northern Atlantic coast.
Farol do Calcanhar: A lighthouse near Cape São Roque in Touros, Rio Grande do Norte. Its position marks the coast beside the cape.
Extreme points of Brazil: The northernmost, southernmost, easternmost, and westernmost locations of Brazilian territory. Cape São Roque is often discussed in accounts of Brazil’s eastern extent.
Lighthouse: A tower or structure that emits light to guide ships and mark hazards. The nearby Farol do Calcanhar serves coastal navigation around the cape.
Touros: A coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The cape is located in the municipality of Touros.
Praia de São Roque: A beach on the coast of Touros, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The beach gives the cape’s name a nearby coastal setting.
Easternmost point of South America: The location farthest east on the South American mainland. Cape São Roque is frequently associated with this geographic superlative.
Maritime navigation: The planning and control of vessels moving across waterways. A marked headland helps vessels identify position along the coast.
Natal: The capital and largest city of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Natal is the nearest major city south of the cape.
Equator: The imaginary circle at zero degrees latitude, dividing Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The cape lies in Brazil’s low-latitude northeast, south of the Equator.