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Ilha Grande

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Botinas Islands Centro ★★★

Botinas Islands

Surf

boat

Photo spot: Best spot from the boat to the main islands when parked on the bay

Pro tip: Amazing viewpoint to enjoy in a boat day tour (book it on Abrao)

Recommended by Ignacio, Juan and Jime

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Lopes Mendes Centro ★★★

Lopes Mendes

Iconic

boat 🛥️ and after that walking

Photo spot: Best spot is when arriving to the beach in the middle of the jungle, film a video with that amazing experience

Pro tip: One of the best beach ever. No bars there, bring everything with you

Recommended by Ignacio, Juan and Jime

Directions

Centro ★★

Atelie Coffee

Breakfast

Vila do Abraão

$ (<10)

Beach bar

Specialty: Great to have breakfast in the beach (not that many good options in the island for breakfast)

Pro tip: Coffee and omelette

Recommended by Ignacio and Juan

Directions

Cafe do Mar Bar Centro ★★

Cafe do Mar Bar

Breakfast

Vila do Abraão

$ (<10)

Beach bar

Specialty: Great to have breakfast in the beach (not that many good options in the island for breakfast)

Pro tip: Coffee and omelette

Recommended by Ignacio and Juan

Directions

Centro ★★

Gurisa Coffee

Breakfast

Vila do Abraão

$ (<10)

Beach bar

Specialty: Great to have breakfast in front of the beach (not that many good options in the island for breakfast)

Pro tip: Acai bowl (tigela do acai)

Recommended by Ignacio and Juan

Directions

Centro ★★

Disco

10 min walk from pier

$ (~R$35 consumição)

Oceanfront nightclub on Praia Júlia; backpackers & locals, young crowd

Specialty: Live bands + DJs Tue–Sun; caipirinhas till early morning

Pro tip: No ATMs on the island — bring cash. Parties start midnight, get lively fast

Directions

Centro ★★

Bar do Che

Cocktails

Rua da Praia

$ (~R$30)

Best-view beach club in Abraão; open-air, tropical, locals & travelers

Specialty: Caipirinhas, tropical cocktails; live music & DJ every night

Pro tip: Arrive before sunset — front spots fill fast. Open 8AM to 1AM daily

Directions

Centro ★★★

Paraiso Azul Retiro

Vila do Abraão

$$$ (~115$)

  • ✓ "Private beach"
  • ✓ Location: in the middle of the nature
  • ✓ Yoga room

Pro tip: Enjoy with Kayak and trekkings (trilhas)

Directions

Centro ★★

Pousada Albatroz

Vila do Abraão

$$ (60-100)

  • ✓ Many similar options there, but this one is the best value for money
  • ✓ Clean hotel
  • ✓ Location, where trips and nightlife happens

Pro tip: Perfect for friends if you want some nightlife

Directions

Centro ★

Lila Limao Hostel

Vila do Abraão

$ (<20)

  • ✓ Location, in the village
  • ✓ Simple and clean (there are not so many good places in the island, this one is the best hostel)
  • ✓ The price

Pro tip: Go walking everywhere

Directions

Centro ★★★

Brazilian Seafood

Vila do Abraão

$ (<30)

Classic beach restaurant

Specialty: Brazilian seafood cuisine

Pro tip: The octopus and the risotto seafood

Centro ★★

Brazilian Seafood

Vila do Abraão

$ (<30)

Classic beach restaurant

Specialty: Brazilian seafood cuisine

Pro tip: The rice with octopus and the pasta with mussels

Directions

Centro ★★

Mexican Tacos

Vila do Abraão

$ (<30)

Classic beach restaurant

Specialty: Mexican food (if something different from Brazilian cuisine is needed)

Pro tip: Quesadilla and burrito

Directions

Centro ★★★

Pico do Papagaio

Sunrise

Trail T13

Best time: Start 2am for sunrise (~5:45am). 360° views at 982m altitude

Pro tip: Night hike needs guide & headlamp. Bring 3L water, wear hiking boots

Directions

Centro ★★★

Praia de Julia

Vila do Abraão

Best time: Depends on the season. Visit in the afternoon

Pro tip: Have some beers in Julia Surtó Bar, try to get place directly in the beach

Recommended by Ignacio and Juan

Directions