Morro Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 No stress 


Con

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 Leaving Morro was just heartbreaking... 


In a nutshell

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 Like TI said... Hey Lets get Away LOL 

 

Explore Morro

Things to Do  

The Lighthouse Stunning View

The Lighthouse Stunning View, Morro

 LisaMor Says:  It is the most outstanding construction in Morro de Sao Paulo. A friendly arm for those at the sea as well as for those on land, it is a perfect spot to admire a calm night, full of stars. You can reach the Lighthouse through a trail that begins in front of the Church. There... 

Watch a sunset from the fort

Watch a sunset from the fort, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  Ull need about 20 min from 2nd beach to the fort ..theres also a fortress beach that appears only during low tide and which reveals a strip of sand next to the natural swimming pools that are ideal for snorkeling. Access, as one might guess, is located at the end of the... 

Strolling on the beach

Strolling on the beach, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  Strolling on the huge and deserted 4th beach, jogging, playing frisco ball or having a dip in the shallow and crystal clear natural swimming pools, or sipping caipirinhas on the load and popular 2nd beach, or just stare at the guys jumping from the top of the hill on the 1st... 

Snorkelling

Snorkelling, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  I have enjoyed snorkelling much more than the diving trips to be honest. Combined with a very short kayak trip to a tiny sand island, a nice guide – Gabriel and wake up at 9 as opposed to 6 for the diving was definitely better choice. Plus we had better visibility, same fish... 

Diving

Diving, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  We weren’t very lucky for the diving unfortunately. December and January are meant to be the best months however the plankton was growing, we had very strong currents and bit of rain..plus the diving instructors were not paying enough attention..so for our both trips we had... 

Excursions

Excursions, Morro

 Claudilla Says:  Daily Excursion to Boipeba and Cairu' by boat. You do many activities like snorkelling, visiting Cairu' and you can enjoy a really nice travel on the boat that brings you back to Morro by passing through the river. Really beautiful views ! 

Restaurants  

Café das Artes: Café das Artes

Café das Artes: Café das Artes, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  Cool and arty place with lots of books and a poussada, we had some quick lunch before leaving. They have some nice cafe frappe, friendly staff and cool music. 

Poussada Da Torre: Poussada Da Torre

Poussada Da Torre: Poussada Da Torre, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  This was the best meal in Morro but probably the slowest ever. The guys serving us must have had at least 2 joints while serving us during 4 hours almost:) Delicious lobster, great salad and amazing desert - surprise fruit salad with mango icecream and passion fruit... 

Bianco & Nero: Restaurante Bianco & Nero

Bianco & Nero: Restaurante Bianco & Nero, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  They have delicious pizza cooked in firewood ovens, nice lobster (though frozen as January is not the lobster season) and good wine. We had a very funny story here as the card didnt work, and we only paid the next day. Very nice owner.. 

Tangerina: Tangerina

Tangerina: Tangerina, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  Nice salad, fish and shrimps. Right in the main square so ull have plenty of fun watching the people passing by, listening to the spontaneous concerts and various people stopping by and dancing.. 

Nightlife  

Morro by night

Morro by night, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  A couple of suggestions:- Start the evening on the third beach. The night falls, the beach dissapears, th stars come out one by one, u could simply stare at the amazing sky while sipping our caipirinha and eventually listen to some U2 or sweet Brazilian music- Have dinner... 

At the "Segunda Praia": Party every night

At the "Segunda Praia": Party every night, Morro

 sof76 Says:  All the "Segunda Praia" is a big party, you have many options of music, drinks and food. Just take a walk!Toda la segunda praia es una gran fiesta, hay varias opciones de musicas, bevidas y comidas.Solo da un paseo! As you like!!Como te guste! 

Transportation  

Plane

Plane, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  The smallest plane that we ever flew with but much nicer than the catamaran. It costs about 170 reais as opposed to the catamaran which is 50 but this is money well spent:) 

Catamaran

Catamaran, Morro

 Oana_bic Says:  Morro is 2 hours and a half by catamaran from Salvador (Mercado modelo). Though normally I very much enjoy the views and the cruise, this one is kind of rough and there are lots of people getting sick on board …so its not my idea of enjoyable… 

Shopping  

Almost no shops...: Not a shopping place!
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If you like shopping, forget about this place! There is almost nothing to buy! I think that was one of the things that made me LOVE this place!

Si te gusta comprar, olvidate de este lugar!
Casi no hay nada para comprar! Creo que esta fue una de las razones por las que AME este lugar!

What to buy: Sunblocks, water, beer, coke and food...

protectores solares, agua, cerveza, Coca Cola y comida...

What to pay: Its not cheap (for argentinians and brazilians).
No es barato (para argentinos y brasileros)

Written Mar 9, 2005

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Local Customs  

Usefull numbers / Telefonos utiles
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Posto Médico de Morro de SP: (005575) 483-1028
Farmácia do Morro de SP: (005575) 483-1041
Prefeitura: (005575) 783-1077
Rodoviária: (005575) 741-4805
Informações turísticas: (005575) 483-1083/483-1589
Hospital: (005575) 741-3621
Catamarã Biotur (005575) 641- 3327/653-7080
Catamarã Farol do Morro (005575) 483-1036
Addey Taxi Aereo: (005575) 483-1385/1598
Aerostar Taxi Aereo: (005575) 483-1312

Updated Mar 9, 2005

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Warnings and Dangers  

Credit card fraud

Credit card fraud, Morro

 travelingbunny Says:  Be prepared that it is extremely difficult to get cash on Morro. When we were there there was only one ATM and it did not accept our bank cards, we had to take an hour boat ride to a neighboring island to get cash (which was kinda fun actually). So, because of this we ended... 

Take your cash before you go

Take your cash before you go, Morro

 Zarasher Says:  There is one cashpoint (ATM) on the island that is located in the superarket in the town centre. It does not take British debit cards and probably not any foreign ones either, so stack your cash before you get there! 

What to Pack  

Comfortable shoes and repellent!!!

Comfortable shoes and repellent!!!, Morro

 sof76 Says:  something not to big or heavy! (you'll thank me later) Almost nothing, you don't need it to sunbath!Take comfortable shoes, look at the picture of the streets...Casi nada, no lo necesitaras para tomar sol!Llevar zapatos comodos, mira las fotos de las calles... Ask there... 

Mosquitos gonna get you!

Mosquitos gonna get you!, Morro

 Zarasher Says:  Something not too heavy becuse when you get of the boat... there is alot of uphill walking to be done... so a light rucksack will suffice. Mosquito spray... BRING it... I left mine behind in Salvador and they had run out in the main shop at the islands centre... so I was... 

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