A pyramid-shaped monument in the Coxipó da Ponte district marks what Brazil officially designates as the geodetic centre of South America — the point equidistant from all extremities of the continent when calculated by the Brazilian Geographic Institute (IBGE). It is not a glamorous attraction, but it has the peculiar appeal of something genuinely obscure: a concrete pyramid in a suburban park marking the mathematical heart of a continent.
The monument was erected in 1909 following geodetic surveys, and it has been updated and commemorated several times since. The site is modest — a small park, a plaque, the pyramid — but dedicated geography enthusiasts and people who collect "centres of things" will find it satisfying. It is about 7 km from the city centre, reachable by taxi or app.