Pouso da Cajaíba
Small caiçara village with around 200 fishing families within the Juatinga Ecological Reserve.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Small caiçara village with around 200 fishing families within the Juatinga Ecological Reserve. No access road — only by boat. The community practices community-based tourism, with accommodation in local houses and meals prepared by residents.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Boat from Paraty-Mirim (~30 min) or Pontal (~2h). Some boats leave Paraty directly. No road access.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Calm and clear. Good for bathing and snorkeling. Protected cove.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Houses for domestic accommodation. Simple restaurants with fresh fish. No power 24 hours a day. Limited or non-existent cell phone signal. Mandatory cash.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Winter and spring for calmer seas. Year round for cultural experience.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Bring cash — there are no ATMs. Book accommodation in advance during high season.
Pouso da Cajaíba
Bring cash — there are no ATMs. Book accommodation in advance during high season. Starting point for trails to Martim de Sá and Sumaca. Respect the rules of the ecological reserve.
Pouso da Cajaíba
The Juatinga Ecological Reserve is one of the last continuous extensions of coastal Atlantic Forest in Brazil. Pouso da Cajaíba is one of the oldest inhabited areas within the reserve — families retain the right to use it due to historical tradition.
Pouso da Cajaíba
- Martim de Sá (trail)
- Saco do Mamanguá (boat)
- Paraty-Mirim (boarding)
- Juatinga crossing
Pouso da Cajaíba
For ecotourists and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a real caiçara community. It's not a beach destination with structure — it's a destination with a deep cultural and environmental experience.