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Photo of the historic Casarão do Porto, illuminated at night, located on the banks of the Rio Grande, with reflections of the lights on the water. In the background, there are silhouettes of the Serra do Mar mountain range, highlighting the Pico do Corcovado against a sky at the end of the evening, with soft shades of purple, orange and blue.

To the west, the beautiful Serra do Mar mountain range. To the east, the Atlantic Ocean. From north to south, a beautiful coastline.

The Municipality of Ubatuba

Ubatuba is a city located in the North Coast region of the state of São Paulo. It is bordered to the north by the city of Paraty, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, and to the south by Caraguatatuba. Ubatuba is a unique place, situated between the Serra do Mar mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean, in a narrow strip of land about 15 km wide and 62 km long. What makes Ubatuba special is its coastline full of curves and bays, where more than 100 beaches are found, including islands. In some stretches, the Serra do Mar almost reaches the ocean, as in the Serra do Mar State Park, at Praia da Fazenda, near Praia de Picinguaba.

Ubatuba has many beaches that are still practically untouched, thanks to the fact that 83% of its territory is part of the Serra do Mar State Park, where the Atlantic Forest is preserved.

Flag of Ubatuba

Besides the beaches, the municipality is also rich in waterfalls, some located at the base of the mountain range, such as the Água Branca Waterfall, others on the edge of the highway and close to the sea, such as the Escada Waterfall. Some waterfalls, however, can only be visited with a guide due to difficult access and because they are located within the park.

Vista panorâmica da baía de Ubatuba com águas calmas e azuladas, cercada pela Serra do Mar ao fundo. Na orla, vê-se a cidade litorânea de Ubatuba com diversas embarcações pequenas espalhadas pelo mar, incluindo um barco em destaque à direita da imagem. O céu está limpo, com tons suaves de azul.

The City of Ubatuba

The city is still small, with approximately 97,000 inhabitants (IBGE, 2025). Its beaches give their names to several neighborhoods. The city center has some historical buildings, most notably the Fundart mansion. In the same area is the Municipal Fish Market, on Fishermen's Island, an excellent place to visit. The city has many bike paths, and some beaches and tourist attractions are easily accessible by bicycle, even for those in the central region (between Praia Grande and Perequê Açu).

Leaving Praia Grande, you can visit other busy beaches with kiosks, such as Praia do Tenório, as well as usually quieter beaches like Praia Vermelha do Centro and Praia do Cedrinho (the latter accessible via a dirt road with hills and a short downhill trail). A very interesting bike ride, starting from Hotel Coquille, is to go to Caisão, along its winding paved road. From there you have a beautiful view of Ubatuba Bay.

Praia Grande is the most popular beach in the city and is very busy during the summer and holidays. Our hotel is located here, at the end of a dead-end street in a quieter area, 250m from the sea. At the left end of the beach, Canto do Baguari, are the highest waves and where surfers gather. The entire beach is urbanized with a boardwalk and kiosks.

Leaving Praia Grande and heading towards the city center, at Praia do Itaguá you'll find many restaurants and bars. There you'll find the Ubatuba Aquarium and the Tamar Project, great options for post-beach outings. It has a beautiful waterfront with a boardwalk excellent for walking and sports! Right after the Aquarium there's a very nice tourist center with shops and places to eat, excellent for an evening stroll.

North of the city, there are fewer neighborhoods and more secluded, deserted beaches. Itamambuca is the closest beach with some tourist infrastructure. Beyond it, small settlements and fishing villages appear, such as Ubatumirim and Picinguaba. Inside the park, Praia da Fazenda is completely deserted and of rare beauty.

The city's potential for ecotourism and sports tourism is becoming increasingly clear. Birdwatching is one of the activities that attracts attention in the city. Ubatuba has also been the stage for trail running and triathlon competitions, as well as SUP and swimming events.

Where is Ubatuba located?

In a privileged location... between the preserved Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar State Park and the more than one hundred beaches of its coastline. The city is only 240 km from the city of São Paulo, in the northern coastal region of the state of São Paulo. Close to the Paraíba Valley, it is 100 km from Taubaté. See the distance table below:

São Paulo

240Km

Rio de Janeiro

310Km

Taubate

100Km

Saint Sebastian

75Km

Ilhabela

78Km

Caraguatatuba

52Km

Paraty

71Km

Angra dos Reis

158km

Santos

205km

Illustrated map showing the location of Ubatuba in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. In the upper left corner, there is a map of Brazil with the state of São Paulo highlighted in red. The main map shows the coastal strip between Santos and Paraty, with the areas of São Paulo (capital) and Ubatuba highlighted in red. Nearby cities such as São José dos Campos, Taubaté, São Sebastião, Paraty, and Santos are indicated. The map also shows the Tropic of Capricorn crossing the region and the location of the Atlantic Ocean. In the lower right corner, there is the logo of the Hotel Coquille.

Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil

Did you know? Ubatuba is the first city in Brazil to be touched by the Tropic of Capricorn.

Algumas perguntas frequentes sobre Ubatuba

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