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Latest Ilhabela hotel reviews
Pro
Oh you have to go there to experience
Con
Bugs called "borrachudos"
In a nutshell
Beautiful little island
benazer Says: Feeling free while relaxing on the beach.Gathering new memories with friends..
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...
Marakuthai: A unique Thai flavor
Andreas_Fran Says: An unbelivible Thai food experience. A must for may reason such as, the young (female) chef, the place, the atmosphere and of course THE food! Peixe Crocante
A Redonda Forneria (Pizza): Nice Pizza in Ilhabela
Andre_C10002 Says: 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.
benazer Says: For me watching the glow worms at Ilhabela is a very interesting pastime,there are many coffee places with interesting people too,one place you can browse books while enjoying your coffee.
The Vila, the best place to party
IIGUANA Says: 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...
benazer Says: The ferry dont cost anything for pedestrians but you pay a small price if you got a car..
benazer Says: Then it was a sad time to leave the island,but I'll be back.......
A grandmother with her Granddaughter
benazer Says: So good to be a grandmother.
Borrachudos (dangerous mosquitoes)
Andreas_Fran Says: 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.
benazer Says: During strong tropical rains the ferry boat suspends the service to mainland Sao Sebestiao city..
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...
IIGUANA Says: Mosquito repellent. They might be a problem, but the damn borrachudos are really anoying. You won't see them, but you will feel their bites on your skin!
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: Mango trees,coconuts and many fruits I can not remember the name of
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
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The ship warned of humongous mosquitoes and handed us little bags of repellent. But none were encountered.
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