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Guaruja
Guarujá is a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located on the island of Santo Amaro, was visited for the first time on January 22, 1502 by the Portuguese explorers André Gonçalves, Américo Vespúcio and their armadas. More precisely, this visit took place in the western part of the island, now known as Santa Cruz dos Navegantes Beach.
However, due to the topography, indigenous hostility and marshy areas the city remained abandoned for more than 300 years. Having only the extraction of whale oil, fishing and few sugar mills as economic activity.
Over time, people who lived from this economy were forming a small settlement, so, by an imperial decree of 1832, Guarujá became a village.
In 1893, Guarujá was promoted to Vila Balneária de Guarujá. A hotel, a church, a casino and 46 demountable residential chalets were ordered from the United States. In addition to receiving water, sewage and electricity services.
On June 30, 1934, the city received the title of Spa Resort and in 1947 it was considered a municipality due to its continuous growth.
However, due to the topography, indigenous hostility and marshy areas the city remained abandoned for more than 300 years. Having only the extraction of whale oil, fishing and few sugar mills as economic activity.
Over time, people who lived from this economy were forming a small settlement, so, by an imperial decree of 1832, Guarujá became a village.
In 1893, Guarujá was promoted to Vila Balneária de Guarujá. A hotel, a church, a casino and 46 demountable residential chalets were ordered from the United States. In addition to receiving water, sewage and electricity services.
On June 30, 1934, the city received the title of Spa Resort and in 1947 it was considered a municipality due to its continuous growth.
Tourism
With an exuberant nature spread over 27 beaches with totally different beauties that attract tourists to the region, Guarujá was recognized internationally in the 70's, with the title of "Pearl of the Atlantic".
Currently the city continues to be a national reference in the quality of its beaches, the economic development of the last decades has brought great investments to the port, nautical, hotel, business, real estate and commerce sectors. Today Guarujá is the ideal destination for those who want to enjoy the natural beauties and guarantee and a tour with lots of fun and culture.
Just 87 kilometers from the city of São Paulo, Guarujá is a city that is dedicated to tourism and has dozens of beaches that stretch along its avenues and urban areas, or are in less accessible places such as Pitangueiras, Enseada, Costa da Tartarugas, Éden and Sorocotuba, Pernambuco, Iporanga, Branca, Preta, Camburi, Asturias and Tombo, where each of them depending on their specificities also has its own attractions.
Currently the city continues to be a national reference in the quality of its beaches, the economic development of the last decades has brought great investments to the port, nautical, hotel, business, real estate and commerce sectors. Today Guarujá is the ideal destination for those who want to enjoy the natural beauties and guarantee and a tour with lots of fun and culture.
Just 87 kilometers from the city of São Paulo, Guarujá is a city that is dedicated to tourism and has dozens of beaches that stretch along its avenues and urban areas, or are in less accessible places such as Pitangueiras, Enseada, Costa da Tartarugas, Éden and Sorocotuba, Pernambuco, Iporanga, Branca, Preta, Camburi, Asturias and Tombo, where each of them depending on their specificities also has its own attractions.
Gastronomy
Only in Guarujá is it possible to find the famous "Lambe-lambe Seafood". The different name corresponds to the different flavor of the dish, made of clams and wine and tomato sauce.
Another typical dish of the city is the "Camoranga" (pink prawns cooked in tomato sauce and special seasonings, served on a stuffed morello filled with catupiry and coconut rice).
Meals during your stay in Guarujá are unique moments.
The light sea breeze, the sound of the sea that relaxes accompanied by an incomparable landscape and fine seasonings, inebriated the palate of all the visitors.
Very well prepared to cater for tourists, the city of Guarujá has restaurants with diverse cuisine: Italian, German, Lebanese, Japanese, Chinese and Fast Food.
Another typical dish of the city is the "Camoranga" (pink prawns cooked in tomato sauce and special seasonings, served on a stuffed morello filled with catupiry and coconut rice).
Meals during your stay in Guarujá are unique moments.
The light sea breeze, the sound of the sea that relaxes accompanied by an incomparable landscape and fine seasonings, inebriated the palate of all the visitors.
Very well prepared to cater for tourists, the city of Guarujá has restaurants with diverse cuisine: Italian, German, Lebanese, Japanese, Chinese and Fast Food.
Weather
Throughout the year, the temperature typically ranges between 15 ° C and 31 ° C rarely being below 13 ° C or above 34 ° C.
The hot season runs from January to March, with an average daily high temperature above 30 ° C.
The cold season lasts between September and October, with an average daily high temperature below 25 ° C.
Guarujá has a hot temperate climate, with hot summers and some rains in every month.
The hot season runs from January to March, with an average daily high temperature above 30 ° C.
The cold season lasts between September and October, with an average daily high temperature below 25 ° C.
Guarujá has a hot temperate climate, with hot summers and some rains in every month.
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