São Paulo · Brazil
In the destination São Paulo North Coast.
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The city
Caraguatatuba combines a long urban waterfront with beaches and forest-covered hillsides. You can alternate seaside walks with outings along the different stretches of the coast.
8 places to stay in Caraguatatuba.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
The local experience
At about 325 meters above sea level, the viewpoint has a statue of Santo Antônio, the local patron saint, and launch ramps for hang gliding and paragliding. The view takes in the waterfront, the bay and the São Sebastião channel, with Ilhabela in the background.
In the northern part of town, it has about 1 km of fine sand and calm water, with views of the Cocanha and Tamanduá islands. Offshore is the largest mussel farm in the state, an activity tied to the local caiçara (traditional coastal) culture.
The largest island in the municipality has five small beaches, trails and unspoiled nature, and is visited on boat trips. Boats leave from the Mococa, Cocanha and Tabatinga beaches, just a few minutes' crossing away.
Next to the border with Ubatuba, it has about 2 km of sand and shallow, calm water, popular with families. It is a departure point for boat trips to Ilha do Tamanduá (island), visible from the beach.
One of the most beautiful and busiest beaches in Caraguatatuba, with bars, restaurants and water sports along the shore. Short trails lead from the rocky shore next to it to smaller beaches.
