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Cunha

São Paulo, Brazil · South America

About Cunha

Cunha is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Lagoinha, 41km from Costa Verde (Green Coast Road).

Cunha is a town located in São Paulo, Brazil. With a population of 22,110, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Cunha sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cunha to your route.

About Cunha

Cunha is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The population is 21,459 (2020 est.) in an area of 1,407.25 km2. The first inhabitants arrived at the beginning of the 18th century. The municipality was founded in 1785 and was

Read more elevated to a city in 1858. Since 1975, Cunha has become an important center of stoneware ceramics, with 5 Noborigama wood-fired kilns and 16 ceramics studios. The city is visited for ceramics, a pleasant climate, natural parks and gastronomy. In recent years, tourism to the region has grown, with visitors coming from around the region to enjoy the local state park (Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar), artisan shops such as Aracatu and Oficina da Lã, as well as festivals like the annual lamb festival (Festival do Cordeiro). On October 25, 2015, Cunha hosted the first edition of the Brazilian portion of the Tour de France cycling competition. Cunha is located on the road connecting Presidente Dutra Highway and Paraty, which is a good place to stop over. Parts of this road were part of Estrada Real, which was used to carry gold and precious gems from Minas Gerais to Paraty port to be exported, which explains the city's historical importance.

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Where is Cunha located?

Cunha is located in São Paulo, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -23.0744 latitude, -44.9597 longitude.

What is the population of Cunha?

Cunha has a population of approximately 22,110 people, making it a town in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
22,110
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
São Paulo
Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-23.0744, -44.9597

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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South AmericaBrazilSão PauloTown

Worth the detour from Cunha

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Paraty Historic Centre

Colonial port town on the Costa Verde with cobbled streets, reached via the BR-101 coastal highway between Rio and São Paulo.

30 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Costa Verde (Green Coast Road)

Brazil's stunning Rio-Santos highway hugs a lush tropical coastline between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Cunha

  • 41 kmCosta Verde (Green Coast Road)Brazil's stunning Rio-Santos highway hugs a lush tropical coastline between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cunha.

Lagoinha

🇧🇷 Brazil

24 km awayPop. 5,083

Paraty

🇧🇷 Brazil

30 km awayPop. 15,118

Guaratinguetá

🇧🇷 Brazil

37 km awayPop. 118,044

Aparecida

🇧🇷 Brazil

37 km awayPop. 33,223

São Luís do Paraitinga

🇧🇷 Brazil

39 km awayPop. 10,337

Potim

🇧🇷 Brazil

39 km awayPop. 20,392

Roseira

🇧🇷 Brazil

40 km awayPop. 10,832

Ubatuba

🇧🇷 Brazil

42 km awayPop. 91,824

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