beach · Matinhos, PR
Praia Mansa de Caiobá
Sheltered by a cove about 1 kilometer long, it has a wide strip of sand and calm, shallow water, at the mouth of the Baía de Guaratuba. The trail up Morro do Boi starts at the end of the beach.
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About Praia Mansa de Caiobá
Praia Mansa (beach) is in Caiobá, the southern part of Matinhos, on the Paraná coast. It sits right at the mouth of the Baía de Guaratuba, sheltered by a cove. That is why the sea arrives calm and shallow, without the force of the waves at the neighboring beaches.
It is the beach most popular with families with children. The sand is wide and the calm water makes for a worry-free swim. The calm sea is also good for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing.
At the end of the beach starts the trail up Morro do Boi, a hill about 160 meters high that separates Praia Mansa from Praia Brava de Caiobá. The trail leads to the small Praia dos Amores, hidden behind the hill, and to viewpoints overlooking the Baía de Guaratuba and the area's beaches. Paragliders also take off from the top.
The waterfront has plenty of bars and restaurants and gets crowded in the summer season and on sunny weekends.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full beach day; add one or two hours if you want to hike the Morro do Boi trail.
Best time
In summer, December to March, for warmer water; on weekdays and early in the morning the beach is emptier, and the hill trail is more pleasant before the sun gets strong.
How to get there
It is in Caiobá, at the southern tip of Matinhos, about 110 km from Curitiba via the BR-277 and the PR-508. There are buses from Curitiba to Matinhos and local lines through Caiobá; by car, follow the Caiobá waterfront to the end, by Morro do Boi.
Tip
If you want to hike the Morro do Boi trail, wear sneakers, bring water and avoid rainy days, when the path gets slippery.
A look at the place
Praia Mansa de Caiobá in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia Mansa de Caiobá
Is Praia Mansa de Caiobá good for children?
Yes. Sheltered by a cove at the mouth of the Baía de Guaratuba, it has calm, shallow water and is the most popular beach with families in Matinhos.
Does Praia Mansa have waves?
Hardly any. The water comes in calm, which is good for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. For waves, the option is Praia Brava, on the other side of Morro do Boi.
Where does the Morro do Boi trail start?
At the end of Praia Mansa, by the hill. The trail leads to viewpoints and to the small Praia dos Amores, behind the hill.
Does Praia Mansa have facilities?
Yes. The waterfront has bars and restaurants and gets crowded in season and on sunny weekends.
How far is Praia Mansa from Curitiba?
About 110 km, via the BR-277 and the PR-508, to Caiobá, in southern Matinhos.