St. Cruz Cabralia Beaches Tour: History & Coastal Villages

Walk through three coastal villages and swim where history meets the shore

A guided tour of St. Cruz Cabralia's northern beaches and historic villages, led by a local guide in Spanish or Portuguese. You visit Santo André (known for hosting Germany during the 2014 World Cup), Santo Antônio with its landmark statue, and Praia de Guaiú for swimming and lunch. The tour runs 6 to 9 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour northern beaches and historic city

• Visit Santo André Beach
• Visit Santo Antônio Beach
• Visit Guaiú Beach
• Visit Sanctuary of Santo Antônio
• Walk historic city of Cabralia
• Guided tour of historical monuments

The experience

Want to understand the Discovery Coast instead of just passing through it? This tour pairs the quieter beaches north of St. Cruz Cabralia with the stories behind them. A local guide walks you through the historic city of Cabralia itself, pointing out the main monuments, then takes you to three beaches that most tourists skip. Santo André is the village that housed the Germany team during the 2014 World Cup. Santo Antônio holds Brazil's largest statue of Santo Antônio inside a sanctuary. The route moves at a pace that lets you absorb each place instead of collecting photos.

Praia de Guaiú is where the day settles. You have several hours to swim in both the river and the sea, and lunch happens on the beach itself: time to rest and let the rhythm of the place sink in. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and carries you between stops, and bottled water comes along for the ride. The guide speaks Spanish or Portuguese, so the history lands in your own language.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup.
• guided walk through historic Cabralia and its main monuments.
• visits to Santo André, Santo Antônio and its sanctuary, and Praia de Guaiú.
• several hours of swimming time in the river and sea.
• lunch on the beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Antonio Sergio - Guia de Turismo

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a local guide, so you move as a group and the pace is set by the itinerary rather than your own whim. It suits travelers who want the history explained and the logistics handled, not those who prefer to wander alone or set their own schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Santo Antônio village known for?

Santo Antônio houses Brazil's largest statue of Santo Antônio, housed inside a sanctuary that you visit as part of the tour.

How much time do I actually get to swim at Praia de Guaiú?

You have several hours at Praia de Guaiú to swim in both the river and the sea, and lunch is served on the beach during that time.

What's included in the tour price?

Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Lunch at Praia de Guaiú is part of the experience, though alcoholic beverages are not covered.

How long does this tour actually take?

The tour runs between 6 and 9 hours depending on how the day unfolds and how long you spend swimming and eating on the beach.