Worth a DetourParaty
Rio de Janeiro
About 58 miles away
A cobbled colonial port of whitewashed houses, with boat trips to islands on the green coast between Rio and São Paulo.
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Ilhabela
A mountainous rainforest island off São Paulo's coast, with over 300 waterfalls, quiet beaches and sailing in the channel.
- Best Time to Go
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Ilhabela is being written. It's on the Southeast Brazil list as If You're Nearby.
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Worth a DetourSão Paulo
About 82 miles away
South America's giant, with superb food and art and huge Japanese and Italian communities.
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Worth a DetourIlha Grande
About 86 miles away
A car-free jungle island of trails and beaches like Lopes Mendes, by ferry from the coast between Rio and Paraty.
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