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Ilha Grande-cost of boats back from Lopes mendes beach

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Walkingtheline

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Sep 26, 2012 7:28 PM
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Ilha Grande-cost of boats back from Lopes mendes beach

Planning on hiking over to Lopes Mendes beach and taking a boat back in the evening. Just wondering are there lots of boats hanging around or is it something you need to arrange in advance in the village? Also, does anyone have an idea on how much these boat cost per person? Are there any stallsout there/sellers with food or should we pack a picnic?

On another note, can anyone recommend an agency that does a boat/snorkelling trip around a few beaches-seem to be so many to choose from. Our limit would be 50reals per person for the day.

Thanks!

trent84

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Sep 26, 2012 11:42 PM
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From Praia Lopes you need to walk the short hike over to the nearest 'town'. From here, there will be a few guys selling tickets back to Abraao. From memory it was only about 30 Reais.

Though I found the walk back to Abraao a bit easier.

Try your hostel. There are also plenty of them about. I cannot remember the cost of mine. But it all depends on what tour you take (most companies do very similar trips).

driaki

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Oct 15, 2012 9:59 AM
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The hike to Lopes Mendes is absolutely beautiful. It took us almost an hour and a half to get there. Bring water and a couple of sandwiches (there's only a guy selling sodas and beers in Lopes, and as you might think, they're expensive).
Before arriving to the final "leg" of the hike, you'll see a couple of people asking the tourists if they want a boat back to Abraao. The ticket costs us 15 reales per person and the boats leave at 2-3 pm. Don't worry, you don'tt need to book it in advance.
Snorkelling tours: there are many tours operators, so I suggest that you take a look at some of them. Sometimes, they make group discounts.
Enjoy!
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