Ilhabela, Brazil

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Step onto Ilhabela, or "Beautiful Island", and you'll instantly understand why it was given its name. Green mountains, emerald green waters and golden sand beaches welcome you to this kaleidoscope of natural wonders, an archipelago off the mainland of Brazil. Almost 85% of the island's 350,000 square miles is designated as Ilhabela State Park and no further development is allowed. The 25 miles of beaches and the costal Atlantic rainforest delight visitors with their unspoiled beauty.

Discovered in 1502 by Américo Vespúcio, Ilhabela has a rather colorful past, having once served as a haven for pirates and smugglers. The local waters are rumored to hide over 50 shipwrecks…no wonder the island is a favorite destination for scuba divers! Water sports is just one of the many reasons outdoor enthusiasts flock to Ilhabela. Hikers enjoy around 300 waterfalls that thunder into the ocean and sailing enthusiasts enjoy the favorable winds that have earned Ilhabela an international reputation in nautical circles. On dry land, you can explore the charming downtown area with its graceful colonial buildings, museums, and restaurants. Fresh seafood is always on the menu and you'll want to be sure to try the shrimp, rumored to be the best in Brazil!

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Points of Interest

  • Downtown Ilhabela
  • Barreiro's Point
  • Toca Waterfalls
  • Curral Beach
  • Cabras Marine Sanctuary
  • Sailing through São Sebastião Channel

More about Ilhabela, Brazil Points of Interest

  • Downtown Ilhabela

    Founded in 1806, this historic village has colonial charm to spare in such key attractions as its foremost church, Nossa Senhora D'Ajuda, the Princess' House and the Nautical Museum.

  • Barreiro's Point

    A top photo spot that's renowned for spectacular views of the channel and your ship. Don't forget your camera!

  • Toca Waterfalls

    The three picturesque main falls are situated on an old sugar plantation founded in 1937 for the production of cachaça liquor; locals call the beautiful and refreshing area Waterfall Park.

  • Curral Beach

    Of Ilhabela's 25-miles of white sandy beaches, Curral Beach is one of the most popular spots. Lined with lively restaurants, its crystalline waters are surrounded by lush mountains and rainforests.

  • Cabras Marine Sanctuary

    Developed in 1992 to preserve the fragile marine community, this natural reserve is a haven for scuba divers. Explore colorful coral, an abundance of sea life and legendary underwater shipwrecks.

  • Sailing through São Sebastião Channel

    Famous for its favorable winds, Ilhabela is known as the Brazilian Capital of Sailing. Cruise this two mile-wide canal for views of downtown, sparkling beaches and coves that once sheltered pirates.

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