Barra do Una
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John M
142 contributions
Jan 2014 • Business
If you want to get as far as possible from the urban bustle for a couple of days, here's your chance to hang out on some fairly remote beaches in southern São Paulo state. Head south on Manoel da Nobrega highway (SP55/BR101) to Peruíbe and from there about 10 km further on a narrow, winding, sealed road to Guaraú, a distant neighborhood. Several reasonable beachside and other restaurants (I recommend Mão de Pilão a few hundred meters off the main road, a simple place serving local fare) and guest houses around here. Also, canoeing in the mangroves or hire a boat from Sr Toshio Yamauti and pilot yourself up river a few km's to check out the quiet mangroves on the Guaraú river. A good hiking track leads into the same mangrove from the southern end of Rua do Telégrafo, a Main Street crossing the neighborhood. Good swimming at the river mouth and Guaraú beach here. Also a small supermarket on the main road before you head on to Barra do Una, a further 23 km south on a muddy, often steep, unsealed road to the village. About halfway there (12 km) to the right, the entrance to Tocaia restaurant, a simple place about 300 m into the forest. Good fish to eat with other local fare in forest surroundings. You can hire a boat to check out the Una mangroves here. Arriving at Una village and the beach after another half an hour, to the right the road ends at the wide Una river mouth. Good safe swimming in brackish water, tinged a deep tea-color by the tannins in the mangroves and riverine forests. To the left, commercial camping areas and several basic restaurants (good fried fish fillets), ending at a car park. After crossing 200 m of beach to the north (on foot only from here on), take the coastal trail up the rocks (you'll easily spot the footmarks) and make your way for 30 min amongst stunning coastal vegetation (orchids, bromeliads, succulent plants of all sorts) around to Caramboré beach, the first deserted spot here for great swim. Check out the frigate birds and turkey vultures that will be gliding just above your head on the way down to the beach. At the northern end of the beach the trail continues around the rocky coastline. This is tough going in the prickly vegetation. An easier alternative route to the next beach, Deserta or Desertinha, starts about 50 m up the small creek flowing onto the beach from the left. Head to the right up the hill into the forest on a clearly marked trail. 20 min hiking through the pristine forest will take you to the beach, also good swimming. There's a small freshwater outflow 200 m around to the right as you come down the rocky slope onto the beach, good for washing off the salt. There was a Bryde's whale in advanced state of decomposition high on the beach when I was there. The trail heads on another 500 m over the steep rocks to a small waterfall. We didn't go past here. On the way back to Guaraú (if you don't stay at the only guest house at the bottom of the hill coming in), stop off at Paraíso waterfall and Perequê rapids for a freshwater swim. These places can be very crowded and noisy unless you're really early (before 10 AM). You need to pick up a free ticket with the rangers at the Juréia-Itatins reserve entrance for access to Paraíso. Also, about 100 m to the left, just before the waterfall car park, a drivable unsealed road heads 10 km through the forest and mangroves to an arm of the Una river. On the way, lots of birds and insects in a pretty vegetation filled with Heliconia. You can't cross here at the barge, and there is a rangers' station on the other side. It's worth the effort, so give it a shot before all this disappears.
Written January 5, 2014
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AlineEesti
Tallinn, Estonia13 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
It's beyond beautiful. Even with the long trip to get there, it's worthy! There's not much people and quite desert. If you're looking for party, wrong place.
Written January 21, 2016
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Marcos C
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Lovely beach where you enjoy the beach, with nature surrounding with a river , many species of birds...the therapy place for body and mind. ..
Written July 1, 2014
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Erik F
Sao Paulo, SP179 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
This beach is very nice and calm. It's a family beach so it's perfect for you to go if you feel like getting some rest. The way to this beach is a bit confusing, so just put the following address on your GPS and follow it: Rua Brasilia, São Sebastião, São Paulo.
The Una River goes out strait into the beach, so you get a nice mix of the cold water from the river and the water of the ocean.
If you wanna get a nice picture, go up the road near the hill side of the river called "Av. Magno dos Passos Bittencourt", and at the top you will be able to see the river and the beach crossing each other.
The Una River goes out strait into the beach, so you get a nice mix of the cold water from the river and the water of the ocean.
If you wanna get a nice picture, go up the road near the hill side of the river called "Av. Magno dos Passos Bittencourt", and at the top you will be able to see the river and the beach crossing each other.
Written September 10, 2012
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Adar
Mancos, CO6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
My boyfriend and I came here for 10 days in December. We rented a small place on Airbnb in Praia do Una, and we really weren't sure what to expect. We took a bus out from São Paulo, which took about four hours, and we are so glad we did! We did not travel with a car, and it was difficult for us to get to our Airbnb.. quite a story...a hint from us...just don't show up at night expecting a taxi or a Lift! But the next day we rented bicycles from a local named Zelito, and we were able to visit four different beaches, and also hike and bike to a number of different waterfalls.
From reading Tripadvisor we thought that we would be showing up to a completely undeveloped beach, maybe with a cabana or a food truck selling a few things on the beach -- because lots of reviewers complained about lack of amenities, and they described the location as being basically wilderness. That was definitely not the case. I don't know if the place has changed, or if it's just that the typical traveler is looking for comfort and more of a resort experience.... but we found that Barro do Una and the surrounding towns (several in very close proximity, 1 to 3 max miles away) offered all that we needed, and more: convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants. canoe and bike rentals, and bars.
We loved biking around to visit waterfalls and beaches, but what we really loved was staying in Praia do Una away from people, listening to the storms and the birds & frogs each night. That was an unforgettable experience.
Zelito who rented us the bikes gave us the tip that there is an Indigenous guide who takes people around on various tours focused on understanding the Indigenous people of the region. We had two great days with this guide, showing us waterfalls that, as tourists, we never would have been able to find on our own. We visited an aldea which we were grateful for. I am not over exaggerating when I say that the taxi driver we eventually located to take us to take us from Juquehy to Praia do Una (Taxi Juquehy), Zelito in Barro do Una who rented us the bikes, and Indio Trilla who took us on the guided tour of the waterfalls, beach, and aldea, they all went over and above to help us have a good experience.
From reading Tripadvisor we thought that we would be showing up to a completely undeveloped beach, maybe with a cabana or a food truck selling a few things on the beach -- because lots of reviewers complained about lack of amenities, and they described the location as being basically wilderness. That was definitely not the case. I don't know if the place has changed, or if it's just that the typical traveler is looking for comfort and more of a resort experience.... but we found that Barro do Una and the surrounding towns (several in very close proximity, 1 to 3 max miles away) offered all that we needed, and more: convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants. canoe and bike rentals, and bars.
We loved biking around to visit waterfalls and beaches, but what we really loved was staying in Praia do Una away from people, listening to the storms and the birds & frogs each night. That was an unforgettable experience.
Zelito who rented us the bikes gave us the tip that there is an Indigenous guide who takes people around on various tours focused on understanding the Indigenous people of the region. We had two great days with this guide, showing us waterfalls that, as tourists, we never would have been able to find on our own. We visited an aldea which we were grateful for. I am not over exaggerating when I say that the taxi driver we eventually located to take us to take us from Juquehy to Praia do Una (Taxi Juquehy), Zelito in Barro do Una who rented us the bikes, and Indio Trilla who took us on the guided tour of the waterfalls, beach, and aldea, they all went over and above to help us have a good experience.
Written December 8, 2023
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Lindza
Culver City, CA27 contributions
Jul 2018
The whole family was in Ilha Bela Brazil celebrating my husband's 80th birthday. We got off the ferry late and called Barra de Uno. Not only did they stay open, they accommodate the American tastes of some of our younger travelers. The service, food and view were wonderful, but their caring can't be beat.
Written August 26, 2018
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wastepec
Sao Paulo, SP3 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Very well preserved sand beach, in the southeast part of S.Paulo state in the Juréia Natural reserve
Written August 7, 2018
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Rodrigo M
Vancouver, Canada6 contributions
Jul 2015
Barra do una is a paradise. It has a unique beach with natural life all around and very clean and transparent waters. A must see if you come to Sao Paulo state.
Written July 23, 2015
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josh n
Columbus, OH117 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
We didn't get to spend much time here because of rain, but it definitely seemed to be more of a fun beach comparaed to Guarau, there were more people playing music and having a good time. I wish we would have had time to walk on the rocks, but the view was amazing.
Written February 22, 2015
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Allan Caratti
Maringa, PR13 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Rustic beach, with beautiful natural beauty, access is via dirt road and on rainy days you can only use 4x4, which for those who like rustic and semi-deserted beaches is a good point as it keeps Enzos and Nutellas away as they damage your 1.0.
A place for those who enjoy natural beauty and somewhat inhospitable places.
If you want infrastructure, easy access and several kiosks, stay in Peruíbe.
A place for those who enjoy natural beauty and somewhat inhospitable places.
If you want infrastructure, easy access and several kiosks, stay in Peruíbe.
Written May 24, 2024
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Gostaria de saber se é possível levar cachorro?? Estava procurando uma praia remota pra poder curtir com os filhotes
Written March 31, 2021
Quem prefere nao colocar carro em estrada dificil, precisa entender que praias isoladas, nao tem asfalto e qdo está em área de proteção NÃO pode ter asfalto nem tratos mecanizados que possam mudar as características locais...
Written January 30, 2021
Não sei se Aida existe mais lá da frente da freirinha no período da noite ficava um ônibus fazendo divulgação sobre passeio, ele durante o dia ia passando por diversas praias até chegar na barra do una
Written September 22, 2019
Tem alguma agência que leva de Peruíbe a praia do una ? pra não ir com meu carro
Written February 11, 2019
Existe um limite de acesso de pessoas à praia?
Written January 3, 2019
A praia do Una não, mas existe um limite de pessoas ( retirar voucher no ponto de controle - portal - após o Perequê) para as "Cachoeiras do Paraíso" que fica antes da praia do Una.
Written April 7, 2019
Não, pois a estrutura lá é muito simples, somente camping. Há pousadas com boas estruturas no bairro do Guaraú, que fica no caminho para o Barra do Una.
Written April 7, 2019
Boa tarde:
A estrada Peruíbe x Barra do Una ainda é de terra ou já é parcialmente o inteira asfaltada ?
Se de terra , esta boa para trafego com carro de passeio (lifan) ?
Obrigado
Written December 28, 2018
A estrada ainda é de terra e acredito que dificilmente será pavimentada, pois trata-se de um lugar de preservação ambiental (Mosaico da Juréia). A estrada é ruim, pois a manutenção é precária. Carros baixos sofrem bastante! Existe uma empresa (Ecotur) que tem passeios para as praias da região através de veículos 4x4, mesmo pagando pelo serviço acredito ser mais tranquilo que ir com o próprio carro.
Written April 7, 2019
Getaway04463203176
Itapevi, SP
E sem tem vaga pra estes dias que te perguntei?
Written December 11, 2018
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