- Type
- Tour
- Area
- Camamu Bay
- Depends on sea and wind
- Yes
Camamu Bay is Brazil’s third-largest bay, according to Wikipedia and INEMA. It is about 24 km wide and 43 km deep, in the region known as the Costa do Dendê. The Maraú Peninsula closes the bay on the ocean side, with Barra Grande at its entrance.
What you will find in the bay
- Islands of various sizes, such as Ilha da Pedra Furada.
- Extensive mangroves and patches of regenerating Atlantic Forest, according to INEMA.
- Villages such as Campinho and the town of Camamu.
- Waterfalls, such as Tremembé, which flows straight into the bay.
The boat trip
The classic way to see the bay is the boat trip that leaves from Barra Grande and stops at islands and villages. The route and stops vary with the tide and the operator. See tours and what to ask before booking in the business directory.
Protected area
The bay lies within the Camamu Bay protected area, created by State Decree 8,175 of February 27, 2002.
Practical tips
- Ask whether the boat has life jackets for everyone and follows the APA's rules.
- Bring a hat and water: the trip spends hours in the sun.
Frequently asked questions
Is Camamu Bay the largest in Brazil?
No. It is the third largest, after the Bay of All Saints and Guanabara Bay, according to Wikipedia.
Where do the bay trips leave from?
Tourist trips leave mainly from Barra Grande. There are also boats from Camamu.
Pair it with
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Sea-dependent Camamu Bay Ilha da Pedra Furada (Holed Rock Island) Ilha da Pedra Furada, in Camamu Bay: a small island with a large rock holed by erosion, a freshwater spring and a beach with reefs. Visited by boat. See details -
Camamu Bay Campinho Campinho, a village on Camamu Bay: calm, clear water, marine life and the story that Saint-Exupéry is said to have stayed there in the 1930s. See details - Camamu Bay Tremembé Waterfall (Cachoeira do Tremembé) Tremembé Waterfall, near the village of Tremembé in Maraú: a waterfall that flows straight into Camamu Bay, reached by boat or via Camamu. See details