Ubatuba is one of the most popular seaside towns along São Paulo's coast, with many beautiful beaches and the abundant Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Rain forest) on its hillsides. This is the place for those who want to experience the rich fauna and flora in the Serra do Mar State Park and for those who enjoy surfing and other nautical sports or just enjoy the sun and sea at one of Ubatuba's more than 80 beaches. There are beach options for all kinds of audiences – from the high waves of Itamambuca to the calm waters of Lázaro. Uninhabited beaches such as Brava, Almada, Cedro draw one’s attention, and the access to them is made along tracks.

Another wonder Ubatuba exhibits are the preserved stretches of Mata Atlântica on the region's far north. With 315 thousand hectares, the Serra do Mar State Park is one of the biggest remaining areas of continuous Atlantic forest. Its rich flora, fauna and traditional cultures make it a place of indescribable beauty. Its total area stretches from the border of São Paulo with Rio de Janeiro until the township of Itariri in the south of the State, passing along the entire coastline. A large part of the Park's vegetation belongs to the Caraguatatuba Nucleus. The Nucleus is part of the Conservation Units network administered by the Secretary for the Environment for the State of São Paulo through the Forestry Institute. The area became a Serra do Mar State Park Nucleus in August of 1977, the first location on the north coast and a landmark in the history of Atlantic Forest preservation in the region. The area encompasses nearly 90 thousand hectares.

The fauna is very diversified and comprised of monkeys, tapirs, capybaras, wild pigs, pacas and even jaguars. The bird fauna is also present in great quantity. The singing of the manakins, tanagers, siskins, thrushes and more, can be heard all over the Nucleus and especially along the visitation trails. Cariniana, cinnamon, cedar, copal, ipê, senna and multi-colored mountain manaca trees are just some that characterize the rich perennial humid mountainside forest. The forest spreads all through the Serra do Mar and reaches the highest peaks. It is home to countless springs that form the streams and creeks of pure water that are part of important hydrographical basins, such as the Guaxinduba, Pardo and Itamambuca rivers.

1- Depart Rio de Janeiro - Arrival at Praia de Itamambuca
Meet and greet at the hotel or airport in Rio de Janeiro and arrival transfer to your resort at Praia de Itamambuca. It is placed in the northern littoral of São Paulo, 334 km (approximately 5 hours) from Rio de Janeiro, but it is definitely worth the trip. Known worldwide for holding surf championships, Itamambuca beach is located 15 km north of downtown Ubatuba.

2- Praia de Itamambuca
At leisure. Enjoy the beach and the resort’s facilities. Itamambuca is a gated community with a 2 km long beach. Its nestled between two rivers and huge jungle covered mountains . Almost all the houses are second homes of families who live in São Paulo. Except for weekends and holidays the beach is almost totally deserted. Itamambuca beach is a beach-lovers dream: long stretch of white, sugary sand beach perfect for strolling, or people watching, as well as having great waves for playing or surfing. It is known for its excellent waves and it is the place for many Brazilian and International surfing championships.

3- Praia de Itamambuca
At leisure. Enjoy the beach and the resort’s facilities. As an optional tour, go visit the TAMAR Project in Ubatuba. The Sea Turtles (TAMAR) Project was created in 1980 in order to protect from extinction five species of turtles which use the Brazilian coastline to feed and reproduce. A program to protect these species has been developed with activities designed to environmental education, scientific research, and social and community actions, involving local residents. Another good option is the Ubatuba Aquarium. It provides its visitors with the chance of closely meeting some of the complex sea world, having among its attraction 12 salt water tanks – among which is one of Brazil’s largest sea tanks, with 80 thousand liters – with specimens from the local fauna and other oceans.

4- Depart Praia de Itamambuca- Arrival in Rio de Janeiro - Next City
Check-out at noon. Transfer to the hotel or airport in Rio de Janeiro. Homebound flight or proceed to your next destination.

Land-Only prices in US-Dollars per person in double occupancy (single supplement available), including:

• Private roundtrip transfer Hotel or Airport GIG or SDU in Rio de Janeiro/Resort at Praia de Itamambuca/Hotel or Airport GIG or SDU in Rio de Janeiro featuring air-conditioned vehicle with driver only.

• Accommodation in the resort of your choice.

• Daily Brazilian buffet breakfast, unless indicated above.

• Meals as per description (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).

• Hotel taxes.

-> To reduce or extend number of nights in this package, simply click on the hotel of your choice and check the desired period.

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