Praia de Urussuquara, Beach destination in São Mateus, Brazil.

Praia de Urussuquara is a beach at the southern end of São Mateus, on the border with Linhares in Espírito Santo, Brazil. A river meets the sea there, and the sand runs along the coastline. The beach lies 58 kilometers from the city of São Mateus.

The name Urussuquara comes from Tupi, combining uru (a bird), usu (large) and kûara (burrow or den), giving "burrow of the large uru". The beach lies at the southern end of São Mateus, on the border with Linhares, 58 km from the town of São Mateus.

The name Urussuquara comes from Tupi: uru (a bird), usu (large) and kûara (burrow), giving "burrow of the large uru". The beach sits at the southern end of São Mateus, on the border with Linhares, 58 km from the town of São Mateus.

The beach lies outside the city center and requires some travel time to reach, though simple lodging and restaurants operate year-round at the location. Visitors will find food options serving local dishes throughout all seasons.

The Tupi name Urussuquara breaks down as uru (a bird), usu (large) and kûara (burrow), giving "burrow of the large uru". The beach marks the southern limit of São Mateus municipality, on the border with Linhares, 58 km from the town of São Mateus.