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Ilha Grande

4.3
World heritage site · Beaches · Bodies of Water
A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world. Originally inhabited by pirates, then housing a leper colony, then a prison, the island's paradisal charm has ironically been preserved by the ugliness of its history. Today, the picture looks brighter, with restaurants, bars, and guesthouses clinging to the island's pristine beach areas. Tourism in Ilha Grande has been relatively slow to take off, leaving much of the natural features unsullied and uncommercialized. Except for emergency services, there are no automobiles on the island, meaning that travel is on foot or by boat only. Plan your vacation with our Brazil online travel route planner and discover the best things to do in Ilha Grande.
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    Top Ilha Grande tours

    FROM $244 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Speedboat Tour (6h) - Lagoa Azul and Ilha Grande - Up to 6 people
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    Duration: 5 hours
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    Popular things to do in Ilha Grande

    Aventureiro ©
    Beach
    Aventureiro
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dois Rios Beach ©
    Beach
    Dois Rios Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande ©
    Water Body
    Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lagoa Azul ©
    Beach
    Lagoa Azul
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Beaches in Ilha Grande

    Abraaozinho Beach ©
    Beach
    Abraaozinho Beach
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praia Preta ©
    Beach
    Praia Preta
    Vila do Abraao
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lopes Mendes Beach ©
    Beach
    Lopes Mendes Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Abraao Beach ©
    Beach
    Abraao Beach
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Ilha Grande

    Caxadaco Beach ©
    Beach
    Caxadaco Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Saco do Ceu Beach ©
    Beach
    Saco do Ceu Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Feiticeira Beach ©
    Beach
    Feiticeira Beach
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parnaioca Beach ©
    Beach
    Parnaioca Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Ilha Grande

    Aracatibinha Beach ©
    Beach
    Aracatibinha Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Namaste Terapias Corporais ©
    Spa
    Namaste Terapias Corporais
    Vila do Abraao
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Crena Beach
    Beach
    Crena Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tropical Forest ©
    Forest
    Tropical Forest
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Ilha Grande

    Mangaratiba Beach ©
    Beach
    Mangaratiba Beach
    Mangaratiba
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ibicui Beach ©
    Beach
    Ibicui Beach
    Mangaratiba
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sitio Bom Beach
    Beach
    Sitio Bom Beach
    Mangaratiba
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cachoeira Veu de Noiva
    Waterfall
    Cachoeira Veu de Noiva
    Vila Muriqui
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Nature in Ilha Grande

    Pico do Papagaio ©
    Mountain
    Pico do Papagaio
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Cave of Achaia ©
    Cave
    Cave of Achaia
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
    Cave
    Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
    Vila do Abraao
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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