Ilha Grande Exploration on Foot
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Port
Abraao, Ilha Grande, Brazil
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$74
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Encounter the varied past of Ilha Grande during this walking tour through the village and its environs.
Depart the pier on foot with your guide, visiting San Sebastian Church.
From there, follow a walking trail into the State Park of Ilha Grande, where you can admire the beauty of the Atlantic forest. Pass through the ruins of the old leprosarium, which later became a political prison.
See the aqueduct and learn about the different eras of Brazil's past — from the Natives and buccaneers to Emperor Dom Pedro II and the coffee and sugar cane barons.
You will stop at Black Beach, where those who so wish can take quick swim in the natural pools of the aqueduct. Your walk will continue to the viewpoint for photos before you head back to the village.
Notes:
Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, light clothing to act as a full cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Swim at your own risk. Considerable walking is required. Terrain includes uneven surfaces. Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes; flip-flops or sandals are not suitable and the tour guide reserves the right to refuse any guest wearing unsuitable footwear. Tour operates rain or shine but may be canceled by the operator in the event of extreme weather or unsuitable conditions.