Beaches, historic monuments and Atlantic Rainforest
Over 30 km of beaches await for the tourists in Bertioga, which also has trails, waterfalls and conserved Atlantic Rainforest. There travelers can spot beauties of its fauna and flora, such as Brazilian tanagers, sloths, orchids, bromeliads, among others.
In the rivers Itapanhaú, Jaguareguava, Guaratuba and Itaguaré it’s possible to take schooner rides and fishing tours. Bertioga’s continuous beaches are an invitation to the surf and to water sports.
The town also features the oldest fortress built in Brazil, from 1532: the São João Fortress. Bertioga is home to artisans and artists and it’s possible to find Indigenous tools there as well.
Main attractions
São João Fort, Beaches: Enseada, Indaiá, Riviera de São Lourenço, Itaguaré, Guaratuba, Boraceia; Véu de Noiva Waterfall, Guaratuba Waterfall, Neblinas Park, Vila Itatinga, Serra do Mar State Park, Culture Center, Bertioga Channel, Guaratuba River, Itaguaré River, Itapanhaú River, Jaguareguava River, Indigenous Reservation Rio Silveira.
Main events
National Festival of the Indigenous Culture (April), City Anniversary (May), National Mullet Festival (July), Blue Summer (January), Carnival on the Beach (February/March), Festa Junina (June), Shrimp and Pumpkin Festival (August), Releva Bertioga (November).
Services
City Hall: www.bertioga.sp.gov.br
Tourist Office: (55 + 13) 3317-3567
Bus Station: (55 + 13) 3317-1524 (Litorânea)
Getting there
Bertioga is 118 km from São Paulo.
Car: Ayrton Senna-Carvalho Pinto (SP-070) System until the access to Rodovia Mogi-Bertioga (SP-098), then take Rodovia Rio-Santos (SP-055).
Bus:
Viação Litorânea - www.passaromarron.com.br - Phone: 0800-2853047
Buses depart from Terminal Rodoviário Tietê (São Paulo - SP).
Viação Ultra - www.viacaoultra.com.br - Phone: 0800 7711126
Buses depart from Terminal Rodoviário Jabaquara (São Paulo - SP).
Hotels and Restaurants
Accommodation
Cia. do Mar - Av. Tomé de Sousa, 2267, Enseada, 2,5 km - (55 + 13) 3317-4228 - www.ciadomar.com.br
Pousada Riviera Bertioga - R. Manuel Ruas Peres, 74, Indaiá, 14 km - (55 + 13) 3113-1995 - www.rivierabertioga.com.br
27 Praia - Av. Tomé de Sousa, 829, Enseada - (55 + 13) 3317-1109 - www.hotel27.com.br
Ilha da Madeira Resort - Al. do Remo, 300 - Módulo 02 – Riviera de São Lourenço - (55 + 13) 3316-5000
Amarilis Flat Service - Al. Guaira, 19 – Módulo 30 – Riviera de São Lourenço - (55 + 13) 3316-8121
Hotel Porto Kanoas - Avenida do Telégrafo, 652 – Indaiá - (55 + 13) 3313-1239
Indaiá Praia Hotel - Rua Manoel Ruas Peres, 15 – Indaiá - (55 + 13) 3313-1380
Dining
Dalmo Bárbaro - SP-055, to Guarujá, km 233, 12 km - (55 + 13) 3351-9298 - www.dalmobarbaro.com.br
Acqua Azul - Av. Vicente de Carvalho, 102, Centro - (55 + 13) 3317-1272 - www.acquaazul.com.br
Keiko Sushi Bar - SP-055 to Guarujá, km 229,5, 8 km - (55 + 13) 9713-0114
Restaurante Dona Abobrinha – Vegetarian - Avenida Anchieta, 412 – Centro - (55 + 13) 3317-0453
Maremonti Restaurante - Largo dos Coqueiros, 15 – Riviera de São Lourenço - (55 + 13) 3316-8912
Restaurante Gaiana - Largo dos Coqueiros, s/n – Riviera de São Lourenço - (55 + 13) 3316-8074
Restaurante e Pizzaria Borghese - Avenida Anchieta, 455 – Centro - (55 + 13) 3317-2133
Restaurante Caravelas - Praça Vicente Molinari, 158 – Vila Itapanhaú - (55 + 13) 3317-2441
