Ilhabela
About 3 hr 30 min by ferry from São Paulo
An island of waterfalls and jungle beaches off the São Paulo coast.
Why locals go
Island beaches with a short ferry from São Sebastião.
Visiting São Paulo?
At 3 hr 30 min by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in São Paulo for your flight home.
What to book
- Boat tour to remote beaches
- Waterfall trail hike
- Snorkel or dive
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Praia do Curral
- Pousada with ocean views
With friends
- Boat day to remote beaches
- Kitesurf or windsurf lesson
When to go
December to April.