Brazil · Culture · Nature · Food
Ceramics, mountain roads and Atlantic Forest make Cunha the cultural bridge between São Paulo and Paraty.
Why this place
Cunha sits high in the Serra do Mar between the Paraíba Valley and the coast. Its identity mixes renowned ceramic studios, rural food, cool-climate landscapes, trails and a strong arts calendar. For Brasilll it is especially useful because it turns the São Paulo–Paraty journey into a route rather than a simple transfer and also links naturally toward Ubatuba.
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Cunha’s rural highlands offer a different landscape from the nearby coast.
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Ceramic studios and working techniques are central to Cunha’s artistic identity.
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Brasilll
We recommend 3–4 nights as a starting point. Include the arrival and departure journeys in your plan, then adjust the stay around the local outings you choose.
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