Guarujá
Guarujá is a municipality in the São Paulo state of Brazil.

Guarujá is a municipality in the São Paulo state of Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of the Baixada Santista. The population is 311,116 in an area of 143.58 km2 (55.44 sq mi). This place name comes from the Tupi language, and means "narrow path". The population is highly urbanized, forms a 2nd urban core and beachfront island across the river from São Vicente Island, the island is coterminous with the municipality, with exception of small offshore isles like Ilha dos Arvoredos.
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Worth seeing in and around Guarujá
2 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.
- 01Andradas Fort
The Andradas Fort is a fortification in the Morro do Monduba, at Guarujá, in the state of São Paulo in Brazil.
4.3 km · military fort in Guarujá, Brazil · Wikipedia - 02Estádio Municipal Antônio Fernandes
The Estádio Municipal Antônio Fernandes, is a football stadium located in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil. It has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people.
1.5 km · football stadium in Brazil · Wikipedia
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What Wikivoyage says to see
Enseada. This huge beach is the most popular and common destination for the occasional tourist. Kiosks selling coconuts, beer and great finger food can be found all over. Although crowded in the summer, it's not as crowded as Pitangueiras. It also has a rich nightlife that can make traffic chaotic during the high season. Bus number: 11,17,19,23,55,77 and 81 Pitangueiras. One of the most popular beaches in Guarujá.
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Things to do
Surf! Guarujá hasn't the best waves around, but they are good enough for a great surf session. Each beach offers its own style of wave, so whether you are a newbie or an expert, you will sure find what you are looking for. At Pitangueiras beach you can find a School of Surf (to the southwest, close to the rocks) where you can take some classes or just rent a board. More information: 013 33821827 or 013 97882558.
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Where to eat
Not only seafood but many other cuisines can be found in Guarujá. Barbecue restaurants are a nice option after a whole day of walking on the sands (but never before swimming). Italian cuisine is popular in the São Paulo State and is well represented in Guarujá. Japanese and Arabian cuisine will add to the vastness of culinary options.
- 01Disk Pizza
Mário Ribeiro, 1088, Pitangueiras, +55 13 33552667.
- 02Restaurante do Barba
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- 03Milani Restaurante - Restaurante Popular na Pitangueiras
Condomínio Edifício Petrópolis - R.
- 04Pastéis Saky
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- 05Ninos
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Getting to Guarujá
- Airports
- Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre (CGH), 57 km · São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro (GRU), 66 km · Viracopos (VCP), 142 km
- São Paulo → Guarujá63 km · quickest by road, 2h 11m · R$26–34
- Campinas → Guarujá146 km · quickest by road, 3h 16m · R$50–70
- Rio De Janeiro → Guarujá336 km · quickest by air, 6h 31m · R$400–620
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Road and air are today’s quick answer; timetabled trains, buses and ferries load on the results page from the operators’ feeds.
No local-transport research exists yet for Guarujá
Our researched notes are written from a sourced entry: every shared taxi, boat and village bus with its operator, its rule, its fare and the year we saw it, and what could not be confirmed. Nobody has done that work for Guarujá. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more.
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Next door to Guarujá
Guarujá is 9 km from Santos, the nearest large city, whose note carries the wider picture.