Projeto TAMAR Ubatuba
Projeto TAMAR – Base Ubatuba
The Ubatuba base of Brazil's national sea turtle conservation project. Visitors can see turtles up close in pools, and the displays cover the conservation work for five species of Brazilian sea turtle.
TAMAR is Brazil's national sea turtle conservation programme. Its Ubatuba base sits on the Itaguá seafront, south of the city centre, and focuses on research and rescue of green sea turtles and other species that feed along the coast. The visitor centre has turtle pools, skeleton specimens, displays on cases of turtles that have swallowed plastic, and educational films. Staff give regular talks, and visitors can watch turtles of different ages swimming, making it great for families. Admission is about 40 to 50 reais, with half-price tickets for children and seniors. Opening hours are usually 10 am to 6 pm, but it may close on Mondays, so check the official website. It can be combined with the Ubatuba Aquarium and the Itaguá seafront trail for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Aquário de Ubatuba
- Praia do Itaguá & Waterfront
- Praia do Tenório
- Sobradão do Porto
- Praia Grande (Ubatuba)
- Praia Vermelha do Norte
- Praia do Lázaro
- Gruta que Chora (Praia da Sununga)