Ubatuba

Ubatuba is a Brazilian municipality located on the north coast of the state of São Paulo. Ubatuba is one of the fifteen municipalities in São Paulo considered seaside resorts by the state of São Paulo, as they meet certain requirements defined by state law. This status guarantees these municipalities greater funding from the state to promote regional tourism. Also, the municipality acquires the right to add the title of seaside resort to its name. It is located 250 kilometers from the state capital. It is limited to the north by Paraty (Rio de Janeiro), to the south by Caraguatatuba, to the west by Cunha, São Luiz do Paraitinga and Natividade da Serra and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, located at latitude 23°26’21, 45″. Ubatuba is surrounded by Serra do Mar and its lush Atlantic Forest.