BikeTour 360º in Maresias: A Bike Tour Through the Village and River
By MaresiasTur · · Updated on · 5 min read
Quick answer
The bike tour in Maresias is the BikeTour 360º: about 3 hours pedaling through the village, with Beco da Mulher Maravilha and a swim at Poço do Caetano, on the Rio Maresias. It leaves at 9 a.m. from the agency at Av. Francisco Loup, 500, has an easy level, and includes the bicycle and a certified guide.
Maresias is usually remembered for its beach and surf, but the village behind the sand has street art, a crystal-clear river, and patches of forest. The easiest way to see it all is the bike tour in Maresias called BikeTour 360º, led by a certified MaresiasTur guide.
It's about 3 easy hours of pedaling and hiking, leaving at 9 a.m. from the agency at Av. Francisco Loup, 500. Along the way, the group passes through the neighborhood's first street and through Beco da Mulher Maravilha, then stops for a swim in the natural pool at Poço do Caetano, on the Rio Maresias.
What is the BikeTour 360º in Maresias like?
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 3 hours |
| Time | Departs at 9 a.m., every day |
| Meeting point | MaresiasTur agency, Av. Francisco Loup, 500, Maresias |
| Level | Easy, biking and hiking; just need to know how to ride a bike |
| Age | From age 11; no babies or children up to age 10 |
| Group | Up to 10 people; departures run from 2 participants |
| Highlights | The neighborhood's first street, Beco da Mulher Maravilha, and Poço do Caetano |
The bicycle is included, so no one needs to bring their own. The certified guide leads the group at a leisurely pace, with stops at each point on the route.
What is the bike tour route?
- Departure from the agency, at 9 a.m., at Av. Francisco Loup, 500.
- The neighborhood's first street, at the start of the ride through the village.
- Beco da Mulher Maravilha, an open-air mural featuring the panels of the "Colorindo Maresias" (Coloring Maresias) project.
- Poço do Caetano, a natural pool in the crystal-clear waters of the Rio Maresias, with a stop for a swim.
- Canto do Moreira, on the way back: depending on the group's mood and sea conditions, it's possible to visit the natural pools at this end of the beach.
Street art, river, and sea all fit into the same tour. For those who enjoy photography, the murals at Beco da Mulher Maravilha make for great shots.
What is Poço do Caetano?
It's a natural pool on the Rio Maresias, with fresh, crystal-clear water, where the group stops to cool off. The route includes a stretch of trail, also easy level. It's a swim quite different from the sea — freshwater, among rocks and forest.
Poço do Caetano also appears in the guide to waterfalls in Maresias, alongside Cachoeira das 7 Quedas and Cachoeira de Calhetas. Anyone who wants to understand the forest surrounding the river can read the post about the Atlantic Forest in Maresias.
Do you need to be physically fit? Can children go?
No special preparation is needed. The bike ride and the trail are both easy, and the only requirement is knowing how to ride a bicycle. Age does matter, though: the BikeTour 360º is not for children under 11. MaresiasTur uses the same age brackets on all its tours — Baby (up to 2), Young child (3 to 10), Teen (11 to 17), Adult (18 to 64), and Senior (65 and up) — and the BikeTour doesn't accept the first two.
Teenagers can ride with the group, but anyone under 18 must book along with a responsible adult. The price for each age bracket appears on the tour page. Anyone with a mobility limitation should talk to the team before booking. For families with younger children, the guide to tours in Maresias with kids lists the alternatives.
How much does it cost and what's included?
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | Water |
| Certified guide | Food |
| Stop at the natural pool at Poço do Caetano | Transportation to the meeting point |
The BikeTour 360º costs R$ 90 per person (reference price as of September 2026). The updated price and available dates are on the BikeTour 360º at Praia de Maresias page. The cancellation policy explains the deadlines: purchases made through the site can be canceled up to 7 days before the tour date for a full refund, and if the departure is canceled due to weather or operational reasons, the traveler can choose between rescheduling at no cost or getting a full refund.
What to bring on the bike tour?
- A water bottle, since water is not included.
- Swimwear underneath your clothes and a small towel for Poço do Caetano.
- Sneakers or a strapped sandal, comfortable for pedaling and walking.
- Sunscreen, a cap, and insect repellent.
- A light snack, since food is each person's own responsibility.
The full list is in the post what to bring for a boat tour, hike, or rappel. Since transportation to the agency is not included and Uber and 99 don't operate in São Sebastião, it's worth planning your trip with the guide to getting to Maresias and getting around.
BikeTour alone or the Adventure Package?
The same BikeTour is the first part of the Maresias Adventure Package, which fills the whole day and closes with rappelling in the afternoon. Here's the comparison, with reference prices as of September 2026:
| BikeTour 360º | Maresias Adventure Package | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | About 3 hours | About 6 hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) |
| Activities | Biking through the village and a swim at Poço do Caetano | BikeTour, Poço do Caetano, and Lookout Rappelling – Paúba Beach at 2 p.m. |
| Price per person | R$ 90 | R$ 150 |
The details of the full day are in the post about the Maresias Adventure Package. For other guided hikes, the guide to hiking trails in Maresias lists the options from easy hikes to rappelling.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the bike tour in Maresias last?
- The BikeTour 360º lasts about 3 hours, departing at 9 a.m. from the MaresiasTur agency, at Av. Francisco Loup, 500.
- Do I need to bring my own bicycle for the BikeTour 360º?
- No. The bicycle is included, along with the certified guide and the stop at the natural pool at Poço do Caetano.
- Can children do the BikeTour 360º?
- Only from age 11: the BikeTour 360º doesn't accept babies or children up to age 10. The route is easy, you just need to know how to ride a bicycle, and anyone under 18 must book along with a responsible adult.
- How much does the BikeTour 360º cost in Maresias?
- R$ 90 per person (reference price as of September 2026; the updated price appears on the tour page).
- What places does the bike tour visit?
- The neighborhood's first street, Beco da Mulher Maravilha, and Poço do Caetano, on the Rio Maresias. On the way back, if the group wants and the sea allows, the natural pools at Canto do Moreira.
- What's the minimum number of people for the BikeTour?
- Departures run from 2 participants, with up to 10 people per group.
