Gruta que Chora (Praia da Sununga)
Gruta que Chora
A sea-carved cave at the end of Sununga Beach. Fresh water drips constantly from the rock ceiling as if weeping, and legend says the sound of the waves and the dripping water is like sobbing.
The Gruta que Chora, or Weeping Cave, sits on the rocky coast at the far end of Praia da Sununga in southern Ubatuba. It is a sea-carved cave facing the ocean, where fresh water seeping from the mountain above drips ceaselessly from the ceiling. Local legend says a fisherman's sorrow turned into tears, and the echo of waves crashing inside is said to sound like crying. From Praia da Sununga, it is about a 5-minute walk along a rocky path. The cave is small, and you can see it in a few minutes. Sununga has big waves and is a favourite surf spot with local surfers. It can be visited together with Praia do Lázaro and Praia Domingas Dias. Note: do not approach the cave mouth at high tide or when the swell is big.
Opening hours
All day (visit during daytime)
Nearby sights
- Praia do Lázaro
- Praia Domingas Dias
- Trilha das Sete Praias
- Praia Grande (Ubatuba)
- Ilha Anchieta State Park
- Projeto TAMAR Ubatuba
- Praia do Tenório
- Pico do Corcovado (Ubatuba)