We wanted to know about the possibility of mangrove recovery in Cubatão, Baixada Santista, São Paulo. We planted propagules and transplanted seedlings of Rhizophora mangle in three experiment stands in Cubatão. The results showed higher survival and development in two stands. After, we made preliminaries plantations with another specie of mangrove Laguncularia racemosa. Then, we and local fisherman community planted R. mangle in bigger stands. The results and conclusions of this job are important for contribute politics of development and preservation in Baixada Santista, São Paulo.