Praia Branca
Praia Branca
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Willian Brito
Foz do Iguacu, PR4 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
The beach in amazing!
If you like a truly green space, where you can have direct contact with nature and disconnect from the urban environment, I recommend choosing this beach. The ferry crossing is quiet and you can make the trail both alone and accompanied. The trail, as many have already said here in the comments, is a little long, however, quiet, you go through the woods following the trail that is cemented and when you arrive at the bifurcation in the middle of the trail, if you choose to the right, you will go down in the middle of the beach, if you choose to the left, you will leave on the side of the beach that is more empty and quiet. Although full, the staff has some notion of environmental conservation, so you don't see dirt or dumped material in the beach sand. The places for feeding are really very expensive, a simple portion of fried potatoes without any other addition costs you R$52,00, so if you have the possibility, take food from your home to consume there. On the right side there is a small island that you can pass walking through the sea and get to it, if you climb the top trail of it, relying on the trees, you will have an amazing view from the other side directly to the sea, believe it is one of the most beautiful views you will see in your life and being there, you can go down the rocks but with caution, in the rain it gets quite slippery. The return is recommended to do before dark because the trail has no lighting or if you want, you can do by boat that will charge you the amount of R$25,00 which ends up compensating in some way. I'm honest to say that this beach is very good, quiet, calm and even quiet depending on the time, but the sea is really very agitated, if you don't know how to swim, which is my case, I recommend you only go up to the navel height and on schedule with a lot of people, because the sea is strong. In summary: Go, you're gonna like it a lot, have fun and want to come back other times.
If you like a truly green space, where you can have direct contact with nature and disconnect from the urban environment, I recommend choosing this beach. The ferry crossing is quiet and you can make the trail both alone and accompanied. The trail, as many have already said here in the comments, is a little long, however, quiet, you go through the woods following the trail that is cemented and when you arrive at the bifurcation in the middle of the trail, if you choose to the right, you will go down in the middle of the beach, if you choose to the left, you will leave on the side of the beach that is more empty and quiet. Although full, the staff has some notion of environmental conservation, so you don't see dirt or dumped material in the beach sand. The places for feeding are really very expensive, a simple portion of fried potatoes without any other addition costs you R$52,00, so if you have the possibility, take food from your home to consume there. On the right side there is a small island that you can pass walking through the sea and get to it, if you climb the top trail of it, relying on the trees, you will have an amazing view from the other side directly to the sea, believe it is one of the most beautiful views you will see in your life and being there, you can go down the rocks but with caution, in the rain it gets quite slippery. The return is recommended to do before dark because the trail has no lighting or if you want, you can do by boat that will charge you the amount of R$25,00 which ends up compensating in some way. I'm honest to say that this beach is very good, quiet, calm and even quiet depending on the time, but the sea is really very agitated, if you don't know how to swim, which is my case, I recommend you only go up to the navel height and on schedule with a lot of people, because the sea is strong. In summary: Go, you're gonna like it a lot, have fun and want to come back other times.
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Written January 27, 2025
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Paulita a
12 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
This hidden beach is very beautiful. Trail
1km kills inside. Steep climbs, but easy access. We found a snake near the trail, sweetie! The beach has changed a lot, it is structured, with several buildings in the woods, bars on the beach, it is no longer as roots as it was, but still worth the visit. This time we went and the tide was low, we crossed to the island that has in front of the beach. Shadow all day on the island, calm and wonderful sea! Green and transparent water. We were positively surprised. I recommend the visit. Don't stop getting to know.
1km kills inside. Steep climbs, but easy access. We found a snake near the trail, sweetie! The beach has changed a lot, it is structured, with several buildings in the woods, bars on the beach, it is no longer as roots as it was, but still worth the visit. This time we went and the tide was low, we crossed to the island that has in front of the beach. Shadow all day on the island, calm and wonderful sea! Green and transparent water. We were positively surprised. I recommend the visit. Don't stop getting to know.
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Written March 9, 2025
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Etienne P
40 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
The only downside of course is the somewhat steep 3.5km walk to the beach - but the destination is worth it. Other than the last walking stretch it's and easy drive from Guaruja.
Relatively uncrowded (for Brazil), tucked inside a beautiful bay enclosed in rainforest. Surf ranges from easy at one end to challenging at the other.
Lots of small shops and a couple of restaurants as well.
You could easily spend your entire holidays there...
Relatively uncrowded (for Brazil), tucked inside a beautiful bay enclosed in rainforest. Surf ranges from easy at one end to challenging at the other.
Lots of small shops and a couple of restaurants as well.
You could easily spend your entire holidays there...
Written January 25, 2018
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Carla R
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
I say only go if you are in a large group! I, a woman, and my gay friend, went alone, and a local family thought I was picking on them, they set up an ambush, 3 men surrounded me and held me down while a woman started hitting me! I asked for help from 2 different stores there, both times they told me to leave because I wasn't consuming on the spot!
The place is incredibly beautiful, but it is not safe, be careful!
The place is incredibly beautiful, but it is not safe, be careful!
Written March 4, 2024
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Xonin
Piracicaba, SP237 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Walking is not recommended if you have a knee or foot problem. The tour is very beautiful for those who enjoy nature. The beach it's not very wide and there are drinks and food services. All very simple. It has inns and camping available. The beach gets crowded after 9:30 AM.
Written September 24, 2018
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KINO K
Sao Paulo, SP1,384 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
I have been at Branca bch last weekend and noticed it had much garbage on the trail.
Despite the beach belongs to Guararu State Park you will see many things that not fit with it.
The river is poluted. Sewage is thrown into the river.
Government does not have any control of anything.
Despite the beach belongs to Guararu State Park you will see many things that not fit with it.
The river is poluted. Sewage is thrown into the river.
Government does not have any control of anything.
Written March 27, 2018
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303631Axel
Sao Paulo, SP23 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
3.5 km walking on a path that can be very hard with rainy weather. Overall, very pleasant views but people are starting to leave a lot of garbage on the way to Camburi Beach, and Praia Branca is full of people, commerce and noise. Praia Preta is more calm, and Camburi beach is the quieter.
Written May 4, 2017
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olaleks
Toronto, Canada52 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
It's beautifully hidden. Hang out for many raggae fans ;) Safe, amazing atmosphere! Clean, good food and great waves!!
Written November 18, 2015
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Piloteador
Rosario, Argentina162 contributions
Even though it's not neat Guaruja, it's definitively a hiddem gem in the island.
The trekking to get to the beach (20 mins) and the beach itself are outstanding!
The trekking to get to the beach (20 mins) and the beach itself are outstanding!
Written April 18, 2014
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Haissam A
Sao Paulo, SP40 contributions
This place is the hangout of many Reggae fans. There are also families and teenagers. The beach is beautiful and can be accessed after a 30minutes walk through a path in the jungle. The walk is very light, and you dont have to have special gear or anything. But dont expect an "abandoned" or secret place, its always full on the summer.
Written February 3, 2012
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Leticia Raquel
Sao Bernardo Do Campo, SP
Estou pensando em conhecer a praia um dia e vi que a maioria das pessoas mencionam a balsa, porém no meu trajeto (pelo maps) está mostrando outra rota que não necessita pegar a balsa, gostaria de saber se essa informação está correta?
Trajeto São Bernardo até a praia pegando a balsa: 3h20min
Trajeto São Bernardo até a praia direto: 2h33min
Written January 20, 2021
Boa tarde!
É possível acessar a praia por Guarujá, através de uma trilha, lá todos podem te orientar. Se for pela trilha é bom estar preparada pra uma caminhada um tanto longe e cansativo, mas ao chegar lá é gratificante pela paisagem.
Só sugiro não deixar pra retornar ao final de tarde por ser inseguro.
Written January 21, 2021
Maiara
Sao Paulo, SP
Bom dia, Isabela!
Gostaria de saber a disponibilidade do camping para os dia 23-25, preço. Outra coisa tenho interesse de ir eu, minha irma e uma criança de três anos, o camping é equipado?
Written January 10, 2021
Já está podendo entrar na prainha? Se sim, tem horário específico para pegar a balsa?
Written August 31, 2020
Olá pessoal boa tarde
Alguém sabe me informar se carros de São Paulo estão conseguindo entrar no Guarujá ?
Written August 15, 2020
Onde eu posso me hospedar na praia branca ? Alguma indicação?
Written August 3, 2020
LarisLGomes
Atibaia, SP
Olá irei esse sábado em um grupo de amigos, iremos pegar a tripla de manhã e ir embora no domingo tarde, a trilha nesses horários tem perigo?
Obrigada!!
Written January 6, 2020
A trilha é mega tranquila durante o dia
A noite precisa de lanterna se for fazê-la. Não há perigo (pelo menos eu não senti) mas recomendaria que a fizesse de dia.
Ariani
Written January 7, 2020
Tem estacionamento, antes ou depois de atravessar a balsa ?? Qual melhor ??
Valor R$$ ????
Written December 15, 2019
Tem proximo da balsa (da pra ir caminhando tranquilo, distancia de uma quadra pequena)... o que eu costumo utilizar estava até mês passado em torno de 20 reais a cada 12hs ou seja 40 a diaria... mas é bom ir preparado para um pouco mais nesta época de alta temporada!!!
La eles tem area coberta e descoberta, porém a area coberra vai ser questão de sorte e nao de preço!!!
Written December 28, 2019
Trilha de 20 min, dificuldade fácil a moderado depende do seu preparo e biotipo.
Ou da pra pagar um transfer de barquinho. Nao tenho idéia do custo nem do local porque vou sempre pela trilha.
Não pegue a trilha a noite em alta temporada, foi a recomendação que me passaram antes de ir.
Written December 28, 2019
Prezados, há um lago em frente ao mar (na área mais pra esquerda, olhando pro mar)
E havia bastante gente, turista, nadando nesse lago... eis que chegou um caiçara e deu aviso que ali seria o esgoto da praia branca... alguém sabe me dizer se isso procede ?? Pois não havia sinalização
Aquele lago que existe na praia branca (grande até) numa área plana na região à esquerda da praia eh esgoto?
Written October 29, 2019
Gostaria de saber qual a diaria dos hotel aí na praia branca Guarujá ?
Written November 10, 2019
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