Enjoying the Beautiful Praia Costal Beaches of Caraguatatuba, Brazil
The mesmerizing culture of Brazil is scattered all around the South American continent as the country boosts of sharing its boundary with more than half a dozen countries. Sao Paulo, the southern state of Brazil has many cities which have agriculture and tourism as the base of their economy; one such city with breathtaking natural landscapes and beautiful scenery is Caraguatatuba, popularly called as Caraguá. From forests to beaches, Caraguatatuba offers a lot to domestic and international tourists.
History
Historically, Caragua has been located between Serra do Mar and the Atlantic Ocean. Many aquatic bodies have played a major role in the growth of this city. The city was founded in April, 1857 and like many coastal areas, the city has attracted a considerable amount of migration since ancient times.
Accommodation Options
When a place has tourism as an important economical factor, the accommodation based facilities are not only bound to be world class, but the place would offer a good range for choosing; same holds true for Caraguatatuba, which accommodates almost 1.5 million visitors during summer. Discount motels and
budget hotels are very popular here with tourists, as well as
youth hostels while guesthouse facility, private renting and bread and breakfasts are available easily near the beaches. Accommodation near the beaches is slightly expensive during the tourist season.
Getting Around
The city offers all the economical and convenient modes of transport from budget travelling options to high end chauffeured top-end cars. A
guide can make travelling easier and even can help you to speak a few commonly used phrases here.
Popular Places
The city boasts of more than a dozen beautiful Praia (all but one have names starting from Praia) beaches which attract a lot of visitors. In fact the beaches all together are often called as Praia Caraguá. Local delicacies specially pertaining to fish, lobster and shrimps can be enjoyed via hundreds of restaurants all over the city. Various global brands in every sector have penetrated to Caraguatatuba and are popular with locals.
Places of Entertainment
All major hotels have their own pubs which are packed during weekends. The party circuit, especially during summers attracts a lot of youngsters from all over the state of Sao Paulo. Beach parties have also been popular with North American tourists. Football is popular all over Brazil and football club culture attracts a lot of visitors through club scale matches. Here, football matches are like an entertainment ball.
Languages Spoken
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil and is spoken by more than 95% of people. Broken English is used near the coastal areas, but hiring a local guide makes it easier for travelers, at least those who are not well versed with Portuguese.
Currency
The Brazilian Real or Reals is the currency used here and exchange conversion can be easily done. Using the internet for exchange rates’
news and updates is advisable.
