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
Mangaratiba brings together small coastal settlements between the sea and the slopes of the Serra do Mar. You can explore its history downtown and then head to the beaches or take a boat to the nearby islands.
10 places to stay in Mangaratiba.
3 places picked to eat.
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The local experience
Located in the Baía de Sepetiba, across from the district of Itacuruçá, it's the destination of the schooner and saveiro trips leaving from the pier. It has several calm-water beaches linked by trails, including Praia Grande and Praia Brava.
An island covered in preserved Atlantic Forest, reached by boat from Itacuruçá. Praia do Araçá, with about 250 meters of light sand and clear water, is the most popular, and the rocky coast is home to a small fishing community.
Built in 1795 on the site of an earlier chapel dedicated to the patron saint, it has a facade covered in Portuguese tiles. It was listed by Iphan in 1967, and the altar holds the original Baroque-style wooden statue of Nossa Senhora da Guia.
Discover Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Guia
It's in the district of Muriqui, inside the Parque Estadual Cunhambebe, and is reached by short trails. The lower part has a drop with a natural rock slide, and the upper part has natural pools with forest views.
Discover Cachoeira Véu da Noiva (Muriqui)
A beach with calm water and light sand near downtown Mangaratiba, one of the most popular with families since it has no strong waves. It works well as a base for trips to the islands of Itacuruçá and Jaguanum.
