It is located 150 km from Curitiba, in Paraná […]
Superagui National Park is made up of two coastal islands with well-preserved mangroves and more than 40 kilometers of deserted beaches. Not to mention the dunes, lagoons, Restas and forests of the Atlantic Forest.
However, many Brazilians are unaware of one of the most exclusive settings on the northern coast of Paraná, bordering São Paulo.
Super… what? This was the question I heard the most when I announced that I would spend a holiday in Superagui, on the north coast of Paraná, 150 kilometers from Curitiba.
This park of almost 34 thousand hectares was created on April 25, 1989, in the municipality of Guaraqueçaba, and serves as a sanctuary for dozens of animal species, some of which are even threatened with extinction, such as the black-faced tamarin dandelion, endemic to the region, the purple-faced parrot and the howler monkey.
But not only the nature on display there is a tourist attraction.
The region is famous for fandango caiçara, a musical style that has been an intangible cultural heritage since November 2012.
This musical-choreographic-poetic and festive expression can be seen in places such as Bar Akdov, in Vila do Superagui and in the communities of Abacateiro-PR and Ariri-SP, with easy access via boats that can be rented in the communities.
Another good news is that there is no entrance fee to visit the national park attractions. However, it is recommended to hire a local guide or driver to visit traditional communities.
See the attractions of Superagui National Park
Barra do Superagui
With calm waters and views of the Serra do Mar, the destination’s largest village serves as a base for visitors, where the main accommodation options, such as inns and a campsite, are also located. However, don’t expect anything more than a few grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants with a limited menu.
Some tours to the nearby islands leave from in front of the village.
The Island of Pieces
In front of the village and overlooking Ilha do Mel, there is a seven kilometer long beach, where it is possible to cycle, on a 14 kilometer circuit (round trip).
The ride is of medium difficulty and should only be done during low tide.
To spend the day on this exclusive piece of land, arrange with the hired boatman the time of the return crossing to Superagui, whose itinerary may also include Baía dos Golfinhos, home to porpoises and manta rays that usually appear between January and April.
According to the recommendation of the State Department of Tourism, the best route to get there is through the bay, since outside the sea is usually rougher.
Deserted beach
It is 38 kilometers long, on flat terrain to be covered on foot or by bicycle.
About three kilometers separate the village from this deserted beach, where some sections can flood depending on the tide level. However, the route is easy to access.
Not far from the village, a river with clean, dark waters forms small natural pools where the river meets the sea, in Barra da Lagoa.
The beach is also a path to the Dunes and Lagoa do Superagui, in an area of the national park.
Isle of Pines
Between Superagui and Ilha das Peças, the main attraction is the flight of the rare purple-faced parrot, in the late afternoon.
The best time to observe animals is between March and April, due to the migration of birds from the Nordic countries.
These noisy birds fly in flocks, but become shy when groups of noisy weekend tourists (especially during long holidays) decide to turn the place into a sort of extension of a bar in Superagui.
Sebuí Waterfalls
Around the park you can visit several waterfalls formed by the Sebuí River, which can be visited on tour, starting from the Sebuí Community and also from the RPPN Sebuí.
Barbados
A natural roost of the red-faced parrot, this village is accessible by boat and is known for selling oysters prepared on a wood-fired oven, sold in residents’ homes.
In Barbados it is also possible to see some descendants and the ruins of the house of Willian Michaud (1829 – 1902), a Swiss painter who lived in Superagui and depicted that experience in his works.
Barra do Ararapira
This community can be accessed by boat or by crossing 38 kilometers of Praia Deserta.
The place is the birthplace of the famous cataia, the “caiçara whiskey”, a drink produced by the Associação das Mulheres de Barra do Ararapira with the cataia leaf, a species native to the Atlantic Forest and endemic to the region.
When we go
For obvious reasons, the beaches of Superagui are best enjoyed in the summer, when the climate is warmer. Winter is characterized by colder temperatures and strong southerly winds.
The New Year and Carnival holidays are the busiest periods for visitors to the community of Barra do Superagui, in the southern part of the island. Infernal horseflies appear between the months of November and December, whose bites are usually quite painful and can cause allergic reactions.
How to get
In this area declared a Natural Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, cars are not allowed and the only access is by boat.
From the port of Paranaguá, the journey takes about three hours on wooden boats that cross the more famous neighbor, Ilha do Mel, from where it is also possible to depart for Superagui.
Some inns on the island offer a daily private transfer for their guests, the service is provided on speedboats that travel between Paranaguá and Superagui in approximately 50 minutes.
For those traveling with more time, the destination can be combined with Ilha do Cardoso and Ilha Comprida, which can be accessed from Cananeia, at the southern end of Sao Paulo’s coast.
Source: Terra
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