Ubatuba

The city of Ubatuba is located on the north coast of the state of Sao Paulo, about 235 km from the capital. It is a good choice for an enjoyable weekend getaway or a longer vacation. There are about 70 beaches of all kinds: deserted, crowded, family-friendly, for surfing, urban beaches, etc ...

But not only the beauty of the beaches attract you to this city; there are other interesting things, such as some historical buildings, boat trips, and one of the main locations of the Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar is in Ubatuba. Also, good restaurants and lively nightlife options have drawn tourists to Ubatuba.

Main Beaches

Ubatuba has several beaches, about 70 beaches are scattered in 90 km of coastline. Here we talk about the most beautiful and most sought by visitors.

Maranduba: great beach with open sea, has Jet Boat rides. It's great for a swim. If you come from Caraguatatuba, this is the first beach that you can see from the highway.

Sununga: small beach with two bars, attracts young and beautiful people, the beach is very calm, it is worth knowing, right side has walls of stone which one can climb to enjoy the view from the beach.

Lagoinha: this beach has its access through a condo, the beach is extensive, with relatively calm sea and it is great for the kids.

Fortaleza Beach is an ideal beach for those seeking peace. The access is via a winding road, but it is worth checking out.

Cedro Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Ubatuba, with pools and preserved rain forest, it is not busy and to get there, you have to walk about 40 minutes by trail from Fortaleza beach.

Caçandoca Beach: it is a beach with no buildings, but you can arrive by car, around 77 km of the Rio-Santos highway take a dirt road. The beach has calm waters, many families are found in the summer because it is a good beach for kids. One can get to other beaches from there through some easy trails. One of them is Caçandoquinha beach.

Lazaro Beach:This is a well structured beach; It has many trees that provide shade for those who like to lie on the sand. It has several bars, the hotel structure is large, from the Lazaro beach one can get to the beaches of Sununga and Domingas Dias by trails.

Toninhas beach, it is about 8 km from downtown, it has a good infrastructure of hotels and restaurants and is urbanized, the left has good waves for surfing and the right attracts bathers.

Tenorio beach: the beach has a few kiosks, it is an easily accessible location, has good business structure.

Vermelha do Centro: It is a very popular beach for surfers, despite being near downtown, it has no buildings, and at night during the high season there are luaus.

Itaguá: urban beach near downtown, calm waters, which attract fishermen in the morning. There are boat tours to the island and Prumirim Anchieta.

Felix Beach: it is one of the most beautiful beaches of Ubatuba, it attracts surfers, has some bars and shade trees. It is about 18 km from downtown.

Praia Grande: it is an extensive and popular beach and has many bars and kiosks.

Itamambuca, is the most sought after by surfers, it has preliminary surf championships. It has really good waves, and on the right corner there is a river. 15 km from downtown.

Enseada Beach: It is a family-like beach, generally calm seas, it attracts many families with children, extended coast with 3 km or more of sand, good for sports like jogging, racquetball, volleyball, etc., has some good pubs and hotels in the region .

Vermelha do Norte: easily accessible beach along the road, it is a very beautiful beach, as well Itamambuca, it is also sought for the practice of surfing.

TAMAR Project: aims to protect sea turtles, you can see four species of turtles and know how big they can get.

Address: Rua Antonio da Silva Athanásio 273 Itaguá beach.

Boat Ride by Anchieta Island: the place was once a political prison, is one of the best places in Ubatuba for snorkelling. The outputs of the boat trips to the island are at the Saco da Ribeira or Itagua.

Sailboat Tours in Ubatuba

One of the options for boat rides in Ubatuba is comfortable sailboat Tanpopo, which besides the Anchieta Island also leads to other islands in the region.

Aquarium: about 70 species of marine animals is a great place especially for those who are traveling with children, some tanks can play in some animals such as starfish, all in air-conditioned has a few other penguins.
Address: Rua Guarani 859 (Itaguá)

Trekking: There are some good trails in the city. One of them is from Prumirim beach. It goes all the way to village Boa Vista. Another tip is to visit Simao beach, which is pretty deserted, passing through historic ruins. Another option is to visit the waterfall Ubatumirim with 35 meters of rappel practice. 

Ubatuba is bordered on the north by the historic town of Paraty, state of Rio de Janeiro, to the south Caraguatatuba (SP) and west with the Paraíba Valley. Leaving Rio de Janeiro, your best option is the Rio-Santos highway. Coming from Sao Paulo, choose: 1 - Dutra Highway or Ayrton Senna / Carvalho Pinto to Sao Jose dos Campos, Tamoios Highway until Caraguá and Rio-Santos highway (towards Rio de Janeiro) to Ubatuba. 2 - Dutra Highway or Ayrton Senna / Carvalho Pinto highway to Taubaté and Osvaldo Cruz straight to Ubatuba.

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Activities near to Ubatuba

Cedro Beach (beach) - Along the peninsula that is directed to Ponta Grossa, where the first lighthouse in Ubatuba is, there is the small beach 'Praia do Cedro'. As fleeing from civilization, it is close to the city but out of sight of whoever goes by the huge Ubatuba bay. Thick vegetation, clear waters and white sand that cozies up the landscape almost always surprises us! This paradise beach is quiet, almost deserted. However, what appears to be unknown ... Address: Praia do Cedro, Ubatuba, SP, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Ubatuba
São Sebastião (beach) - A little over 180 km from the capital, you can find one of the most beautiful regions of Brazil,  rich in beaches, forests, rivers, waterfalls and many other natural landscapes. Designing a real circuit for attractions, Sao Sebastiao attracts visitors from around the country and became one of the most important tourist centers in Brazil.   Hot or cold? Beach or forest? Sports or relaxation? Here you will find th... Address: Sao Sebastiao, Sao Paulo, Brazil Distance: 49.29km from the Ubatuba
Our Lady of Aparecida National Patron Saint´s Day (festival) - On October 12, three dates are celebrated, but few remember them all: Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's official patron, Children's Day and the Discovery of America. The national holiday, however, is due only to the first date, and although the devotion to the Saint dates back to the eighteenth century, it was only enacted in 1980. There are two sources found on the image, which are in the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia of Aparecid... Address: Av. Júlio Prestes Aparecida - São Paulo Distance: 66.95km from the Ubatuba

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