The elevation is 8 m. The city of Cananéia is host to the Dr. João de Paiva Carvalho research base belonging to the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo.

The Historic Center of Cananéia, listed by CONDEPHAAT, still preserves the architectural styles adopted by the first houses and churches from the colonial period until the end of the 19th century.

The beaches also attract thousands of people in high season, and Ilha do Cardoso has several trails and waterfalls, as well as several archaeological sites.

The historic center of Cananéia still preserves the architectural styles adopted by the first houses from the colonial period to the end of the 19th century.

[13] The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).