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Guarujá
Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil

Guarujá

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

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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.

Get in

Getting to Guarujá

Arriving the airports in São Paulo (Congonhas / CGH IATA) or (Guarulhos / GRU IATA), packtours can arrange convenient TAXI service to Guaruja, it may take slightly more than one hour to go. Take a taxi or the subway to Jabaquara Bus Station. There you can take a bus directly to Guarujá. Estimated travel time: 1 hour and 20 minutes. More information: 11 50113421.

See

Worth seeing

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.

Do

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.

Eat

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.

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    Disk Pizza

    Mário Ribeiro, 1088, Pitangueiras, +55 13 33552667.

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    Restaurante do Barba

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    Milani Restaurante - Restaurante Popular na Pitangueiras

    Condomínio Edifício Petrópolis - R.

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    Pastéis Saky

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    Ninos

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Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (see Commons), Wikimedia Commons.