Bonete Beach Trail

Participants will be taken through beautiful, preserved nature. As they walk, they get to see exotic birds and flowers, before they reach a marvellous white sand beach. They will then be taken to visit the mysterious ruins of Lagoinha, which used to be an old glass factory (the first Brazilian glass factory).

The tour to Bonete is an easy level one trek and is appropriate for families and groups of friends, who love nature. The hiking is easy and participants can enjoy beautiful scenery on the way.

The first stop will be at Bonete Beach, which is considered the most beautiful desert beach of São Paulo state by the Estadão newspaper beach guide (one of the best in Brazil).

The trek will continue to Praia Grande do Bonete, where participants can see a typical fishermen's village and try one of their delicious specialties. It is very common to see beautiful native plants from the Atlantic rainforest. One can also see animals like the sloth, as well as a great diversity of birds.

After spending time on the wonderful beaches sightseeing, the participants will visit the ruins of the first Brazilian Glass Factory.

Then they will be allowed time to go for a swim in a river nearby.

The trek will begin on the left side of Lagoinha beach, where participants will be given a briefing about the hike.

The participants will walk for 20 min, when they will reach the small beach of Oeste (Encruzada). After another 15 min, they will reach Praia do Peres.

After a short rest, the tour will be continued, and participants will walk for the next 25 min, till they reach Bonete's Beach, which has an extraordinary view of the beautiful bay.

After a refreshing swim, the tour will proceed to Praia do Grande Bonete, where the participants will be taken to a fishing village and to the ruins of an old glass factory. After that, the tour is rounded off with a refreshing dip in the river.