Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
In the destination Costa Verde.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Itaguaí connects the Baía de Sepetiba to the rural and mountain areas of the Atlantic Forest. You can explore the heritage downtown and the coast or the paths of the Vale do Mazomba (valley).
4 places to stay in Itaguaí.
3 places picked to eat.
how to get there · how many days · itinerary · questions
Brazilian routes
From the Costa Verde to the São Paulo coast, with beaches, heritage and an extension via Guarujá to Santos.
The local experience
Built between 1718 and 1729 as part of a Jesuit settlement, it's at the origin of the old town. The complex, on raised ground, is listed by the state heritage agency Inepac, including wooden statues of São Francisco Xavier and Nossa Senhora do Pilar.
Discover Igreja Matriz de São Francisco Xavier
A former island now linked to the mainland, it has a small strip of sand with coconut palms and calm, greenish water on the Baía de Sepetiba. Fishing boats at anchor complete the scene, especially at sunset.
Discover Praia da Ilha da Madeira
One of the most developed beaches on the Baía de Sepetiba, it has a narrow strip of light sand and calm water. It draws many visitors in summer and offers views of the nearby islands.
Discover Praia de Coroa Grande
