Cunha

Cunha is a historic city in the state of São Paulo.

Understand
Cunha is a small town near the border with the state of Rio de Janeiro. It's known for the lavender production, its views of the mountain range and its amazing waterfalls.

By car

 * From São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro via BR-116 until Guaratinguetá, then take SP-171 for the last 43 km. Approximately 2.5 hours from São Paulo or 3.5 from Rio.
 * From Paraty via RJ-165, 47 km.
 * From Ubatuba or Taubaté via the Oswaldo Cruz Highway to Lagoinha, then the Paulo Virgínio Highway.

By bus
Local intermunicipal or interstate buses come only as close as Guaratinguetá. From there, there is only one bus line servicing Cunha, run by Viação São José. Check the schedules in advance to avoid a long wait in Guaratinguetá.

Get around
On foot, preferably.

Buy

 * Local ceramics.

Eat

 * Espaço Drão Restaurante e Ateliê, Alameda Lavapés. 560 (50 meters from Casa de Artesão) - Vila Rica, tel. +55 12 3111-1326 [mailto:draocunha@uol.com.br], Th-Sa 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-18:00
 * Espaço Drão Restaurante e Ateliê, Alameda Lavapés. 560 (50 meters from Casa de Artesão) - Vila Rica, tel. +55 12 3111-1326 [mailto:draocunha@uol.com.br], Th-Sa 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-18:00
 * Espaço Drão Restaurante e Ateliê, Alameda Lavapés. 560 (50 meters from Casa de Artesão) - Vila Rica, tel. +55 12 3111-1326 [mailto:draocunha@uol.com.br], Th-Sa 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-18:00
 * Espaço Drão Restaurante e Ateliê, Alameda Lavapés. 560 (50 meters from Casa de Artesão) - Vila Rica, tel. +55 12 3111-1326 [mailto:draocunha@uol.com.br], Th-Sa 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-18:00

Drink

 * Cervejaria WolkenburG.


 * Cervejaria Teixeira.


 * Cervejaria Reale.

Go next
Hostels and private rooms are available in:

in the south-east:

 * Paraty – 50 km. A fully-conserved 18th-century colonial town by the ocean, hidden by tall jungle-covered mountains which used to be a hideout for pirates after the Portuguese ships; a must-see for people interested in history and culture; also good for rainforest hiking and kayaking.


 * Trindade – 70 km. Popular beach in an old village. You can do surfing, hiking, swimming in natural pools, visiting waterfalls or just relaxing on one of the many beaches. Buses depart once per hour at around 45 after the hour.

in the north-west:

 * Aparecida – 50 km. It's the most popular religious pilgrimage site in Latin America. Pilgrims come to visit the Basilica containing the statue of Our Lady of Aparecida. Other attractions are a theme park, aquarium and museums. From Aparecida to Santo Antônio do Pinhal.