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Ilha Grande

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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 $262 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Speedboat Tour (6h) - Lagoa Azul and Ilha Grande - Up to 6 people
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    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour
    1.0
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $1,090 BOOK WITH VIATOR Angra & Ilha Grande Boat Tour: All Inclusive Full Day Private Tour
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tour Of The Motorboat The Paradisiac Islands Of Angra Dos Reis
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Blue Lagoon Schooner Tour
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Schooner ride with Caipirinha drinks by the Blue Lagoon
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Schooner Cruise by the Blue Lagoon with Caipirinha
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Around the Island of Ilha Grande and Its Beaches
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Angra dos Reis Island Hopping Speedboat Tour from Ilha Grande
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    Popular things to do in Ilha Grande

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    Pico do Papagaio ©
    Mountain
    Pico do Papagaio
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Aventureiro ©
    Beach
    Aventureiro
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Lagoa Azul ©
    Beach
    Lagoa Azul
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Dois Rios Beach ©
    Beach
    Dois Rios Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Beaches in Ilha Grande

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    Abraaozinho Beach ©
    Beach
    Abraaozinho Beach
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Praia Preta ©
    Beach
    Praia Preta
    Vila do Abraao
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Lopes Mendes Beach ©
    Beach
    Lopes Mendes Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Abraao Beach ©
    Beach
    Abraao Beach
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Ilha Grande

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    Caxadaco Beach ©
    Beach
    Caxadaco Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Saco do Ceu Beach ©
    Beach
    Saco do Ceu Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Feiticeira Beach ©
    Beach
    Feiticeira Beach
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Parnaioca Beach ©
    Beach
    Parnaioca Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in Ilha Grande

    Namaste Terapias Corporais ©
    Spa / Wellness
    Namaste Terapias Corporais
    Vila do Abraao
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Aracatibinha Beach ©
    Beach
    Aracatibinha Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Crena Beach
    Beach
    Crena Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Tropical Forest ©
    Forest
    Tropical Forest
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Ilha Grande

    Mangaratiba Beach ©
    Beach
    Mangaratiba Beach
    Mangaratiba
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Cachoeira Veu de Noiva
    Waterfall
    Cachoeira Veu de Noiva
    Vila Muriqui
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ibicui Beach ©
    Beach
    Ibicui Beach
    Mangaratiba
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Sitio Bom Beach
    Beach
    Sitio Bom Beach
    Mangaratiba
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours

    Nature in Ilha Grande

    Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande ©
    Water Body
    Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gruta do Acaia ©
    Cave
    Gruta do Acaia
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
    Cave
    Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
    Vila do Abraao
    3.8
    Duration: 3 hours

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    Where to stay in Ilha Grande

    Lopes Mendes Beach ©
    The village area by the dock is home to the largest number of Ilha Grande's accommodations, with options varying from family-run, rustic pousadas (guesthouses) to mid-range and luxury hotels. Elsewhere on the island, you'll find upscale resorts offering wide-ranging amenities, such as swimming pools, bars, restaurants, and spas. Though most lodgings lie along the coast, a couple of options farther inland situate you in scenic parts of the jungle interior. Alternatively, head back to the mainland to sleep at one of the simple hotels in Conceicao de Jacarei, the destination of the Ilha Grande ferry service.
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