Introducing Ilhabela
Rising steeply from the narrow strait that divides it from the continent, the 350-sq-km Ilhabela (Beautiful Island) earns its name from its volcanic peaks, beautiful beaches, dense tropical jungle and some 360 waterfalls. Almost 85% of the island has been turned into a park and Unesco-protected biosphere, which shelters a remarkable profusion of plant and animal life, including toucans and capuchin monkeys. A haunt of pirates in the 16th and 17th centuries, its waters are scattered with shipwrecks, many of which make for excellent diving. The island also proffers jungle hiking, windsurfing and beach-lazing.
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Be aware that in the height of summer the bugs are murder, especially the little bloodsuckers known as borrachudos. Use plenty of insect repellent at all times. Summer is also when the island is packed with vacationing Paulistas.
Last updated: Nov 3, 2008
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Re: Less than a week near Campinas
by andy_cl 27 February 2012
If you like beach, you should consider Bonete, an isolated small beach in the island of Ilhabela. Ilhabela is an island between Sao…
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RE: travelling between cities
by muitasfilhas 31 January 2012
Hi, I`m living in Ilhabela. From Paraty to Ilhabela you have 2 buses per day (called UTIL, one around midday and the second one around…
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Re: Easter in Brazil
by muitasfilhas 30 January 2012
Hi... I live in Ilhabela (another island but near São Paulo). Like Ilha Grande, Ilhabela is a tourism islands. So you can find everything…
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