Endowed with a rich ecosystem, Campeche Island was registered by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage in 2000, as archeological heritage and landscape. And, to maintain the preservation of the site, is allowed to maximum 800 persons per day to visit the island.
The archaeological sites are one of the main attractions of Campeche. The inscriptions attract scholars and tourists. Ancient peoples left their records by there, as geometric symbols, arrows, zoomorfos, anthropomorphic and masks.
Fortunately, with tipping of the island, the native vegetation remains preserved, occupying an area of 52 hectares. However, she ran a serious risk when the first colonizers began to remove the pau-Campeche, used for dyeing tissues, and with manioc plantations that would serve to feed fishermen.
The Campeche Island is under the care of the Association Couto Magalhães and under the responsibility of other associations that have assumed responsibility in conserving and preserving the location.
For the tourist who is interested in visiting the Island, the trails are monitored. Visits are conducted through boats, that dock on the Enseada beach.
Moreover, this is the only place where tourists have permission to stay. Anyone who wishes to know the rocky shores, the archaeological sites and monuments on the rocky should hire monitors. There is a value to be charged and that depends on the trail. The visitors is prohibited camping, make bonfires, touch or take the animals and plants of the site.
Swim in the sea :
With protected waters and depths of 3m to 8m, Campeche
Island is one of the places indicated for the practice of free diving, without the aid of equipment for respiration, in Florianópolis. It is possible to rent snorkel and fins on the island itself.
This is an unforgettable experience. If you like ecological adventures, come spend pleasant moments in Campeche Island!