Ubatuba, Coastal municipality in São Paulo, Brazil.
Ubatuba is a coastal municipality in São Paulo, Brazil. It stretches along more than 100 beaches and preserves most of its territory within Serra do Mar State Park.
Portuguese settlers founded this coastal town on October 28, 1637, after a peace agreement with the Tupinambá people. This accord allowed permanent European settlement in this stretch of the Atlantic coast.
The name comes from the Tupi language, joining u'ubá meaning river cane with tyba meaning gathering, which reflects the indigenous roots of the region. This linguistic connection still reminds visitors of the original inhabitants and their relationship to the land.
The municipality sits about three hours by car from São Paulo via highway BR-101. Visitors should note that beaches spread across a wide area and a vehicle is often helpful for getting around.
Researchers have documented 565 different bird species in the territory, showing the rich biodiversity of this part of the Atlantic Forest. This count makes the region a notable spot for observers and nature lovers.
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RJ-165
40 km
Praia da Enseada
6.8 kmPraia do Presídio
11.7 km
Aquário de Ubatuba
1.4 km
Ruínas da Lagoinha
15.9 km
Bocaina Mosaic
37.7 km
Tupinambás Ecological Station
14.1 km
Residência Irmãos Gomes
4.8 km
Middle Beach
36.3 km
Sobrado do Porto
175 m
Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira
212 m
Chafariz, Ubatuba
202 m
Quiosque do Marcão
12.6 km
Praia do Cachadaço
35.8 km
Praia de Itamambuca
8 km
Praia de Camburi das Pedras
30 km
Ipiranguinha Waterfall
6 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha
37.5 km
Prumirim Waterfall
12.7 kmPico do Cuscuzeiro
32.4 km
Cachoeira da Pedra Branca
40.7 km
Edifício Paço da Nóbrega
122 m
Paróquia Exaltação da Santa Cruz
34 m
Regina Pacis
134 m
Praia da Fazenda
23.8 kmPraia do Léo
14.1 kmQuilombo Cabral
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