Guarujá

GuarujáThe beach at Guarujá, Brazil.

Guarujá, city, southeastern São Paulo estado (state), Brazil, on the Atlantic coast of Santo Amaro Island. Although it contains shipyards, Guarujá is known primarily as a beach resort. Hotels and other attractions, there and at adjacent Praia Pernambuco, cater to visitors from inland Brazil. It is linked by highway to Cubatão and is an important part of the Santos metropolitan area. Pop. (2010) 290,752.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Guarujá
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 13 August 2012
Access Date: March 13, 2025