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Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil
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Ubatuba is a municipality on the northern coast of São Paulo state, on the border with the Rio de Janeiro state. Ubatuba is a true paradise, being predominantly covered by exuberant Atlantic rainforest and containing more than 80 non-contiguous beaches distributed along 100 km of coast. You may find some of them completely deserted, especially on low season.
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Cachoeira do Prumirim
It is actually a sequence of waterfalls, surrounded by exhuberant rainforest. Easily accessible by a short trail from the Rio-Santos road; check the signs for "Cachoeira de Prumirim". It is possible to swim, but some care, specially with children, is advised.
Museu do Automóvel
Museu Caiçara
Exhibits items produced by the traditional caiçara communities, coast-dwelling fishing communities.
The local unit of the country's most important sea turtle conservation project offers the chance to get up close and personal with the sea turtles.
Contiguous with Serra da Bocaina National Park.
Sobrado do Porto is a historic 19th-century townhouse in Ubatuba, built in 1846 during the town’s coffee-export era and once used as both a merchant’s residence and warehouse.
Beach with preserved natural surroundings, despite being next to a condominium. It is popular among surfers, although slightly less than Itamambuca.
The most popular beach in town, over 2 km long with a wide sandy area and strong waves that are good for surfing. With younger crowds and many kioks.
Ubatuba's central beach is not suitable for bathing, but it can be very pleasant place for walking or cycling at morning, or having a snack or a drink during the evening.
Itamambuca, access via a sidestreet at Km 34 of BR-101 (15 km north of downtown). Famous beach that hosts international surfing competitions. Like Félix, it is at a condominium complex but has preserved natural surroundings. It is also where the Itamambuca river flows into the sea. The river is not suitable for bathing, but you can make a short boat ride there.
Beach with beautiful surroundings, popular among families due to its calm waters.
Wonderful beach and a view of the Prumirim island, which is popular among divers and can be accessed by a boat ride. The Prumirim river flows here to the sea.
An urban beach that does not look urban at all, being surrounded by trees instead of roads and buildings. One can walk from there to Praia Grande by a small trail.
Long, broad and flat beach, perfect for walking, jogging and other sports. One of the few beaches that is easily accessible by car and not inside a suburb or condominium,instead containing some camping facilities.
Beautiful beach with thick and red sands, strong waves indicated for surfing, and a small waterpark for children.
Pasta and pizza, with more than 60 brands of beer and 100 wines on offer.
Specializes in seafood. All dishes are large portions intended for two people.
Good spot for a caipirinha.
180 Graus
This nightclub, in an old Matarazzo family mansion, has three dance floors, six bars, a pizza restaurant and snack bar. National and international DJs spin all types of electronic music for a mostly 20-something crowd.
Located in Praia Grande, at the end of a short, dead-end and quiet street far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Praia Grande (the most popular beach in Ubatuba), but close enough for a short walk to the sea. Next to the Atlantic Forest. Offers heated swimming, steam sauna and a restaurant.
Pousada Twin Hotel in Ubatuba na Praia de Itamambuca
A cozy bed and breakfast, rooms with air conditioner, LCD cable TV, solar heated shower, swimming pool and beautiful gardens.
By car
By car, from São Paulo or São José dos Campos, you may take either Tamoios (SP-099) and after Rio-Santos (BR-101) or Osvaldo Cruz (SP-099).
By plane
For reaching Ubatuba with a scheduled flight the airports of São Paulo are the most convenient. Further flight connections you can find to Rio.
By bus
Public transport is administrated by Verdebus.
By bicycle
Among locals, bicycles are a very popular means of transport.
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