Photo of Mangunca Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Mangunca Beach with turquoise pure water surface

6.2

Pleasant

Mangunca Beach

Praia de Mangunca

Rio Grande, Brazil

#29 out of 30 in Maranhão

6.2

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Mangunca • 1.9 km

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Park Comunidade de Mangunça

2.2km

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About

Mangunca Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 29th place out of 30 beaches in the Maranhão region 105.7 km away from its center, the city of Sao Luis. It is one of the beaches of Mangunca settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Mangunca 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.

Mangunca Beach (Maranhão) is located outside the Mangunca 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 correct question is not how to get to Mangunca Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

6.4 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Mangunca • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Park Comunidade de Mangunça

2.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Mangunca • 1.9km

Main locality of province

Sao Luis • 105.7km

Transport

Airport

CPU • 27.2km

Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviario • 31.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mangunca Beach?

The coastline of Mangunca Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Mangunca Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mangunca 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 Mangunca 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.

Mangunca Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Mangunca Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Mangunca 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 Mangunca Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Mangunca 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.

What are the key audiences of Mangunca Beach?

Mangunca Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mangunca Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mangunca Beach.

How far is the Mangunca Beach from parking?

The Mangunca Beach has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Mangunca Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mangunca Beach is November. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 28°C and water 29°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Mangunca 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.Mangunca 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.