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Praia do Perequê and around
A day in Ilhabela · 9:30–17:00 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/ilhabela/itineraries/praia-do-pereque-and-aroundA walking day around Pico do Baepi, Praia do Perequê and Centro Histórico de Ilhabela, with a lunch break nearby and Engenho d'Água to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Pico do Baepi ↗30 minGo early
Hill viewpoint with panoramic views of the island
- Check the weather
- Wear hiking shoes
↓ 34 min walk
10:302Praia do Perequê ↗1 hSunset
Beach near the centre with calm water and bars
- Short walk from the centre
- Sunsets are good
↓ 24 min walk
12:003Centro Histórico de Ilhabela ↗1 h
Colonial centre with shops, cafes and the waterfront
- Walk the old streets
- Ferry from São Sebastião
Lunch
13:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 2 min walk
Afternoon
14:154Igreja Nossa Senhora d'Ajuda e Bom Sucesso ↗1 hGo early · Dress code
Historic church dating from the colonial era
- Photogenic white facade
↓ 13 min walk
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Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Ilhabela tips
Transportation
- Take the ferry from Sao Sebastiao: Ferries cross the channel to Ilhabela; expect long queues on holidays and weekends.
- Rent a car or scooter: Buses are limited, so a rental makes it easier to reach different beaches.
- Use boats for remote beaches: Some beaches like Castelhanos are best reached by boat or 4x4.
Local Hacks
- Book ferry times online: Check schedules and reservation options to reduce waiting.
- Explore waterfalls: The island's Atlantic Forest hides many waterfalls inside the state park.
- Go sailing: Ilhabela is known as Brazil's sailing capital; try a sailing trip.
Saving
- Visit outside holidays: Summer holidays and Carnival raise prices; off-season is quieter and cheaper.
- Eat prato feito: Simple restaurants serve set plates with rice, beans and fish at good prices.
- Stay near Vila: The town center has more budget pousadas and easier access to services.
Security
- Protect against borrachudos: Tiny biting insects called borrachudos are notorious here; bring strong repellent.
- Check trail conditions: Hiking trails can be muddy and slippery; go with a guide for longer hikes.
- Swim with caution: Some beaches have strong currents; follow local advice.
Cultural
- Visit the historic Vila: The colonial center has a church and colorful buildings.
- Learn about shipwrecks: Ilhabela's waters have many shipwrecks, popular with divers.
- Taste caicara cuisine: Try local seafood dishes like azul marinho, a fish stew with green bananas.
Weather/Clothing
- Expect a tropical climate: Summers are hot and rainy, winters milder and drier; pack light clothing.
- Bring a rain jacket: Showers are common, especially in summer.
- Wear long sleeves at dusk: Covering up helps avoid insect bites near forests and beaches.
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Day 1 of 19:30–17:005 stops
Praia do Perequê and around
A walking day around Pico do Baepi, Praia do Perequê and Centro Histórico de Ilhabela, with a lunch break nearby and Engenho d'Água to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 30 minHill viewpoint with panoramic views of the island
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Check the weather
- Wear hiking shoes
📷 Photos
34 min walk
210:30 · 1 hBeach near the centre with calm water and bars
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Short walk from the centre
- Sunsets are good
- Restaurants nearby
📷 Photos
24 min walk
312:00 · 1 hColonial centre with shops, cafes and the waterfront
3 tips
- Walk the old streets
- Ferry from São Sebastião
- Eat on the waterfront
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps2 min walk
Afternoon
414:15 · 1 hHistoric church dating from the colonial era
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: Dress code
1 tip
- Photogenic white facade
📷 Photos
13 min walk
515:30 · 1 h 30 minRestored colonial sugar mill and museum
3 tips
- Check opening hours
- Allow an hour
- Learn local history
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.