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Saquarema islocated 100 km from Rio de Janeiro.
Daily Bus schedule:
Rio de Janeiro to Saquarema
Auto Viação 1001 BUS Co.
Bus ticket R$ 16 reais / US$ 7 dollars
(Trip time 1:45 h)
7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30 - 13:30 -
15:30 - 16:30 - 17:30 - 19:00 - 20:40
IMPORTANT: Saquarema is NOT the last stop.
Bus passes first at Jacone, Saquarema and Araruama
(Get off the Bus in front of the shopping center/police station 100 meters after city's bridge.)
English (Translate this text in English): Saquarema islocated 100 km from Rio de Janeiro.
Daily Bus schedule:
Rio de Janeiro to Saquarema
Auto Viação 1001 BUS Co.
Bus ticket R$ 16 reais / US$ 7 dollars
(Trip time 1:45 h)
7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30 - 13:30 -
15:30 - 16:30 - 17:30 - 19:00 - 20:40
IMPORTANT: Saquarema is NOT the last stop.
Bus passes first at Jacone, Saquarema and Araruama
(Get off the Bus in front of the shopping center/police station 100 meters after city's bridge.)
English (Translate this text in English): Saquarema islocated 100 km from Rio de Janeiro.
Daily Bus schedule:
Rio de Janeiro to Saquarema
Auto Viação 1001 BUS Co.
Bus ticket R$ 16 reais / US$ 7 dollars
(Trip time 1:45 h)
7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30 - 13:30 -
15:30 - 16:30 - 17:30 - 19:00 - 20:40
IMPORTANT: Saquarema is NOT the last stop.
Bus passes first at Jacone, Saquarema and Araruama
(Get off the Bus in front of the shopping center/police station 100 meters after city's bridge.)
English (Translate this text in English): Saquarema islocated 100 km from Rio de Janeiro.
Daily Bus schedule:
Rio de Janeiro to Saquarema
Auto Viação 1001 BUS Co.
Bus ticket R$ 16 reais / US$ 7 dollars
(Trip time 1:45 h)
7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30 - 13:30 -
15:30 - 16:30 - 17:30 - 19:00 - 20:40
IMPORTANT: Saquarema is NOT the last stop.
Bus passes first at Jacone, Saquarema and Araruama
(Get off the Bus in front of the shopping center/police station 100 meters after city's bridge.)
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name itauna beach
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
Saquarema is located on the lakes’ region between the tropical forest, lakes & ocean... only 100 km from Rio and known as 'the capital' of surf in Brazil. A half way to Búzios, 50 minutes to Cabo Frio and 1 hour to Arraial do Cabo (diving spot).
On weekends Saquarema is the destination for cariocas looking for relaxation, excellent seafood, perfect waves, amazing empty beaches and one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth, all only 100 mts away at Itaúna Beach.
It is a very safe town and the locals will make you feel so welcome that it will be hard to leave.
English (Translate this text in English): Saquarema is located on the lakes’ region between the tropical forest, lakes & ocean... only 100 km from Rio and known as 'the capital' of surf in Brazil. A half way to Búzios, 50 minutes to Cabo Frio and 1 hour to Arraial do Cabo (diving spot).
On weekends Saquarema is the destination for cariocas looking for relaxation, excellent seafood, perfect waves, amazing empty beaches and one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth, all only 100 mts away at Itaúna Beach.
It is a very safe town and the locals will make you feel so welcome that it will be hard to leave.
English (Translate this text in English): Saquarema is located on the lakes’ region between the tropical forest, lakes & ocean... only 100 km from Rio and known as 'the capital' of surf in Brazil. A half way to Búzios, 50 minutes to Cabo Frio and 1 hour to Arraial do Cabo (diving spot).
On weekends Saquarema is the destination for cariocas looking for relaxation, excellent seafood, perfect waves, amazing empty beaches and one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth, all only 100 mts away at Itaúna Beach.
It is a very safe town and the locals will make you feel so welcome that it will be hard to leave.
English (Translate this text in English): Saquarema is located on the lakes’ region between the tropical forest, lakes &amp; ocean... only 100 km from Rio and known as 'the capital' of surf in Brazil. A half way to Búzios, 50 minutes to Cabo Frio and 1 hour to Arraial do Cabo (diving spot).
On weekends Saquarema is the destination for cariocas looking for relaxation, excellent seafood, perfect waves, amazing empty beaches and one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth, all only 100 mts away at Itaúna Beach.
It is a very safe town and the locals will make you feel so welcome that it will be hard to leave.
Atmosphere
very nice and relaxed town with a very friendly locals
English (Translate this text in English): very nice and relaxed town with a very friendly locals
English (Translate this text in English): very nice and relaxed town with a very friendly locals
English (Translate this text in English): very nice and relaxed town with a very friendly locals
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By Felipe Systello , 24-11-2009
Systello Surf - The best spot in Brazil.
Amazing wave !!!