Caraguatatuba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the eastern part of the southern state of São Paulo in Brazil
About Caraguatatuba
The city's name comes from the Tupi language and refers to the abundance ofcaraguatá, a spiny bromeliad native to the area. Caraguatatuba is the largest city on the São Paulo north shore and is a jetsetter of high society of São Paulo—in the summer the city becomes one of the biggest hotspots in the country with more than 1.5 million tourists. The urban area and farmlands are within the coastline and valley areas, while the majority of its northern bounds are heavily forested and few roads reach the area.
Top Attractions in Caraguatatuba
Explore the best things to see and do in Caraguatatuba:
- ★1st Centennial Monument - Sundial
- ★Bandstand
- ★Brava Beach
- ★Camaroeiro Beach
- ★Capricorn Beach
- ★Caraguá a Gosto
- ★Central Beach
- ★Church of St. Anthony
Where to Eat in Caraguatatuba
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bar do Japa
- 🍴Parodi Pizza Bar
Where to Stay in Caraguatatuba
- 🏨CaraSol Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Areia Branca
- 🏨Hotel Pousada Vivendas do Sol e Mar
- 🏨Hotel Vitória Caraguá
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