Juqueí, Beach in São Sebastião, Brazil

Juqueí is a 3.5 km beach of fine white sand and transparent water on the São Paulo coast, between the Serra do Mar mountains and the Atlantic. The right corner has good waves for surfing, while the left corner is calm enough for bathing and families with children. Dense vegetation, rivers and waterfalls lie where the sea meets the surrounding hills.

Juqueí's name comes from Tupi yu-ker-i-y, referring to the juqueri plant whose leaves fold when touched. The beach lies between the Serra do Mar mountains and the Atlantic, 35 km from Bertioga and 150 km from São Paulo. In 2012 The Guardian listed it among Brazil's best beaches. Building is limited by law to houses of at most two storeys.

The central area along Mãe Bernarda Avenue and Benedito Izidoro de Morães Street hosts restaurants, shops, and evening markets where locals and visitors mix. These streets form the social heart of the beach, where daily rhythms of commerce and gathering unfold.

Accommodation options range from compact inns to full hotels, with many providing beach services such as chairs and umbrellas for guests. Visitors can find lodging directly along the shore at various price points.

Juqueí takes its name from Tupi yu-ker-i-y, "the river of the sleeping thornbush", referring to juqueri leaves that fold when touched. The archaic spelling Juquehy is still seen on local signs. In 2012 The Guardian listed the beach among Brazil's best.