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Pucal Beach
Praia do Pucal
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About
Pucal Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 28th place out of 30 beaches in the Maranhão region 21.3 km away from its center, the city of Sao Luis. It is one of the beaches of Raposa settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Pucal Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Mangue Seco, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Pucal Beach (Maranhão) is located outside the Raposa settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Pucal Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"This beach is a stunning location, perfect for a day trip or even camping. The golden sand adds to the beauty of the place."
Bartolomeu Rodrigues.
"The beach is stunning with its rustic charm and the golden sand adds to its natural beauty."
Cordelia Eunice
User reviews
"This beach is a stunning location, perfect for a day trip or even camping. The golden sand adds to the beauty of the place."
Bartolomeu Rodrigues.
"The beach is stunning with its rustic charm and the golden sand adds to its natural beauty."
Cordelia Eunice
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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Pucal Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Pucal Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- SLZ• 20.5km
- Terminal do Ponta da...• 27.1km
- Estação de Passageir...• 26.9km
Localities
- Raposa• 2.2km
- Sao Luis• 21.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pucal Beach?
The coastline of Pucal Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Pucal Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pucal Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Pucal Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Pucal Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Pucal Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Pucal Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Pucal Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- On the territory of the national park / reserve
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pucal Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pucal Beach.
How far is the Pucal Beach from parking?
The Pucal Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Pucal Beach (Maranhao) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pucal Beach (Maranhao) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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