SP · Brazil
Beaches, seaside gardens and port history in the Baixada Santista.
In the photo: Jardins da Orla de Santos, Santos (SP), Costa da Mata Atlântica
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Costa da Mata Atlântica invites you to plan a leisure trip with time to get to know the landscape and the everyday life of the cities. In this excerpt of the guide, Santos and Guarujá offer options to combine sightseeing and rest, without turning each day into a sequence of transfers.
Santos combines museums in the historic center and gardens along the waterfront. Guarujá adds beaches such as Pitangueiras, Enseada and Tombo, with different options to walk, watch the surfing and enjoy the scenery.
Choose a base that makes the programs of greatest interest easier to reach and spread visits across nearby areas. Allow time for meals and rest, check access conditions and keep an alternative for days when the weather requires changes to the itinerary.
This destination brings together 2 cities: Santos, Guarujá.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
✈ Aeroporto de São Paulo/Congonhas - Deputado Freitas Nobre (CGH), in São Paulo
Arrive in Santos via the Anchieta–Imigrantes road system. An air option is Congonhas (CGH), in São Paulo, with a connecting ground transfer. By bus, check the Terminal Rodoviário Jaime Rodrigues Estrela Júnior in Santos; for Guarujá, check the municipal bus station and the crossing from Santos.
Suggested arrival point: Santos
Santos combines the history of coffee and football with seaside walks. Museu do Café and Museu Pelé occupy buildings in the Centro Histórico, while Monte Serrat offers views over the city. The waterfront gardens complete the visit with walks between the beach and everyday life in Santos.
Guarujá brings together beaches with different offerings on Ilha de Santo Amaro. Pitangueiras concentrates activity in the center, Enseada has an extensive stretch of sand and Tombo is known for surfing. Pernambuco allows you to extend the itinerary to another stretch of the coast, alternating scenery and rest.
The local experience
O Museu do Café is housed in the building of the former Bolsa Oficial de Café, in the Centro Histórico of Santos. The visit brings the traveler closer to the history of the product and its relationship with the city and the country.
Praia das Pitangueiras is located in Guarujá's central area and combines beach and urban activity. It is an option for walking on the sand or along the waterfront, taking breaks, and getting to know the daily life of the town center.
Discover Praia das Pitangueiras
O Monte Serrat is a panoramic outing in Santos, accessed by a system of funicular cars that run up the hillside. The ascent brings the visitor to one of the city's urban viewpoint points.
Praia da Enseada has an extensive stretch of sand in Guarujá and is popular for leisure and sports activities. The visit allows you to choose between walking, resting, and taking in the scenery.
The Jardins da Orla de Santos line the beach and form one of the city's most characteristic areas. The walk allows you to alternate between strolling, enjoying the scenery and taking breaks by the sea.
Discover Jardins da Orla de Santos
Praia do Tombo is known for surfing and is part of Guarujá's beach route. The scenery and the activity of surfers can also be enjoyed from the sand, without needing to enter the water.
Museu Pelé is housed in the Casarões do Valongo and presents the life and career of Edson Arantes do Nascimento. The visit is an opportunity to connect the history of football with the city of Santos.
Praia de Pernambuco extends Guarujá's itinerary to another stretch of the coast. The setting allows a visit with a walk along the sand and time set aside to enjoy the scenery, depending on sea conditions.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Choose dates according to the outings you plan to take. Weekdays outside holidays usually make for a less crowded itinerary. For outdoor activities, check the forecast and confirm local conditions before you go.
We suggest three to five days to see the main attractions with breaks. On a short trip, choose a town as your base and reduce transfers. Reserve extra days if you want to combine other towns in the region.
Use Santos as a base for museums in the historic center and walks along the waterfront gardens; in Guarujá, compare accommodations near Pitangueiras, Enseada or Tombo depending on the beach you choose.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Choose a base, select the outings of greatest interest and spread transfers across different days.
A car makes it easier to combine towns and distant activities. On a concentrated itinerary, check local transport and the return service before setting out.
We suggest three to five days, adjusting the length to the number of towns and the pace of the trip.
Check the weather and access conditions. Choose outings compatible with the group's mobility and experience.
