beach · Caraguatatuba, SP
Praia da Tabatinga
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.
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About Praia da Tabatinga
Praia da Tabatinga (beach) is the last beach in Caraguatatuba heading north, on the border with Ubatuba, on the São Paulo North Coast. It sits in a sheltered cove surrounded by Atlantic Forest hills, with a wide strip of sand and shallow water with almost no waves.
The calm sea makes it popular with families with children and with water sports fans. In the cove you often see speedboats, sailboats, jet skis and kayaks, and some people go stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and waterskiing.
At one end, the Rio Tabatinga (river) meets the sea, forming a freshwater stretch worth exploring. Boats leave from the beach to Ilha do Tamanduá, the largest island in Caraguatatuba, popular for its small beaches and snorkeling.
The shore is lined with vacation homes and gated communities, and the beach is usually quiet outside high season. There are kiosks renting chairs and umbrellas, but facilities are simpler than at the downtown beaches.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Half a day at the beach; a full day if you include the boat trip to Ilha do Tamanduá.
Best time
From November to March, on sunny days and in the morning, when the sea is usually calmer and the water clearer; outside the season the beach is very quiet.
How to get there
It is at the far north of Caraguatatuba, on the border with Ubatuba, with access via the Rio-Santos highway (BR-101), heading toward Ubatuba. The easiest way is by car; city buses also run to the northern area from downtown.
Tip
Arrange the boat trip to Ilha do Tamanduá in advance and bring a snorkel mask. On weekdays the beach is emptier.
A look at the place
Praia da Tabatinga in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praia da Tabatinga
Is Praia da Tabatinga in Caraguatatuba or Ubatuba?
Praia da Tabatinga is at the far north of Caraguatatuba (SP), right on the border with Ubatuba. It is the last beach in Caraguatatuba heading north.
Does Praia da Tabatinga have waves?
Hardly any. The sea is shallow and calm, good for kids and for sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
How do you get from Praia da Tabatinga to Ilha do Tamanduá?
Boats leave from the beach itself to Ilha do Tamanduá, the largest island in Caraguatatuba. Arrange the trip with the local boatmen.
Are there facilities at Praia da Tabatinga?
There are kiosks renting chairs and umbrellas, but facilities are simpler than at the downtown beaches of Caraguatatuba.
What is there to do at Praia da Tabatinga?
Swimming in a calm sea, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, a boat trip to Ilha do Tamanduá and a visit to where the Rio Tabatinga meets the sea.