Ingá Stone
Pedra do Ingá (Itacoatiara do Ingá)
A prehistoric rock carving about 24 meters long on a riverbed in the inland town of Ingá, covered in mysterious symbols, and a Brazilian national archaeological heritage site.
The Ingá Stone is one of Brazil's most important prehistoric rock art sites. It sits on gneiss in the Ingá River valley, about 24 meters long and 3 meters high, and is covered with spirals, concentric circles and symbols that may represent star maps. It is estimated to be several thousand years old, and its meaning remains a mystery. It was listed as a national heritage site in 1944. On site there is a small museum and walking trails, and admission is very cheap. It is about 95 kilometers from João Pessoa by road (about 80 kilometers in a straight line). The drive along BR-230 takes about 1.5 hours. It makes a good inland day trip, and the carvings are easier to see in the dry season, when the river is lower.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Hotel Globo
- Theatro Santa Roza
- Palácio da Redenção
- Monastery of São Bento
- Casa da Pólvora
- Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Snows
- Centro Cultural São Francisco
- Parque Solon de Lucena