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Bugs called "borrachudos"
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Beautiful little island
Baia dos Castelhanos & Cachoeira do Gato
VSNunes Says: Heard so much about this place, that I decided to pay 50 reais for a trip (on a old Land Rover) to the other side of the island. A simple warning: if you don't like 4X4 trips, go by boat. It is not an easy trip. After one hour we arrived. An amazing place... a bay of 4 or 5...
IIGUANA Says: Although I didn't go to this beach, on the Atlantic shore of the island, I've heard that it's a must go. You can rent a boogie or go by boat. I wouldn't recommend walking, since it's a rather long, very long hike. It's the best surf spot on the island.
IIGUANA Says: When you go by bus, you'll see a lot of road signs with waterfalls on it. Of course, you won't find any Niagara Falls on the island, but take a walking trip into the jungle, follow the signs, and you'll find small waterfalls (cachoeiras), where you can bathe and have lots of...
IIGUANA Says: There are so many beaches in this islands, that it's maybe impossible to see them all. Try going to a different one everyday. You can take the bus to get everywhere, and just stop at a different beach. Ask the locals which beach is better. There are some sandy white beaches...
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Pousada Vila Vitoria: Praia do Curral - Curral Beach
Andre_C10002 Says: If you like the south beaches of Ilhabela, like Praia do Curral and Praia Grande, consider Pousada Vila Vitoria. It is located 500-700m of Curral Beach. Rooms are great, good mattress, everything is clean. They have a good swimming pool. The breakfast is really good. Staff...
Ilhabela hotels: Hotells are the best
benazer Says: Every hotel I stayed at Ilhabela was clean,friendly and very cheap. what else can you ask for.This one was almost on top of a mountain with an unbeliveable view. Many has pools,excellent breakfast second to none and very friendly which is the best part.
Manga Rosa: Just another hotel
benazer Says: Arrived at this hotel late at night,was taking a chance really ,I booked quickly because I was tired.Good thing I was not disappointed,very comfortable and in the garden a flower which smells soo very nice but only at night.. Great mountain scenery
manga rosa: The best view I like to see
benazer Says: In the morning I opened my hotel window and voila..! the best scenery I love greeted me a green green mountain which looked more like a broccoli said Good morning to me,quickly grabbed my camera, thanks heaven for the digital cameras..
IIGUANA Says: There are not many hotels or places to stay in Ilhabela. If you ever go there, rather than going to the hotel at the Vila, I'd recommend you to stop by on the tourist centre (at the right hand corner in the main street where you get off the ferry) and ask for people that...
If you like pizza and want a romantic place for the night, try A Redonda Forneria. Nice pizza in a great atmosphere. Soft music and dimmed light. Staff is friendly. Don't miss it. They also deliver if you will.
Written Apr 23, 2007
Address: Av. Riachuelo, 6852
Phone: +55 12 3894-9154
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There aren't clubs or anything in Ilhabela. But if you want to party and drink some Brahma beer, the best place to do it is at the Vila. Take the bus to the Vila and just go downtown (it's rather small, so you won't get lost). There are lot's of small pubs, and lots of forro music (if you learn how to dance it, then you're a pro!). It's a nice way to past through the night. But beware: the last bus from any location to the vila is at midnight, then the first bus from the Vila is at 6 am, so you'll have to party a lot, or sleep at the beach waiting for the bus.
Dress Code: No particular dress code. Go as you like.
Written Nov 11, 2003
Address: Vila
IIGUANA Says: There are lots of bugs in Brazil. But the ones that are most anoying are on this island. They're called borrachudos. Although I never saw one, I felt their bites on my skin. They bite during dawn or dusk (not during the night, as we thought), so put on a lot of mosquito...
mbstone Says: The ship warned of humongous mosquitoes and handed us little bags of repellent. But none were encountered.
IIGUANA Says: Topless sunbathing is a crime in Brasil. Although there might be topless beaches somewhere (I didn't find any, damn!), being topless at a beach can get you a ticket. So avoid it. You can wear really small bikinis and g-strings (as all brazilian girls do), but no topless.
IIGUANA Says: Drinking in public places is not a crime in Brazil. You can drink on the street and you won't have problems. So don't get fooled by policemen that are trying to get some money out of you because of this: it is legal to have a beer while you talk to a policeman. What is not...
benazer Says: Ok ok laugh if you must but some like to picture suunsets,some beaches,some churches,some statues,streets,houses....But I like taking the pictures of trees,you will see many in my other pages,hope you like them too..
Andreas_Fran Says: Don't miss, dont miss don't miss...this awesome beach. And don't forget to camp or rent a room for 1 or 2 days. Only way to reach this place is by boat (or trekking through the Atlantic Forest, but don't try unless you have experience)
AlexisElizabeth Says: Ilhabela means "beautiful island" in Portuguese, and I wish we could have stayed longer. We met a local guide who offered to take on a day-long hike through some waterfalls. It was actually a series of 7 waterfalls that flowed steadily down until they reached the ocean. One...
benazer Says: Each time I come here can not resist a while by the sea sitting on a hotel balcony high up on the mountains enjoying my breakfast while watching the scenery
mbstone Says: You can walk around the whole town in about an hour. Lots of little shops, not unlike any other beach town worldwide. Good selection of T-shirts, art, dive souvenirs, nautical items. No English spoken but you will be able to get by with gesturing. Possibly you will be able...
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