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Outdoors North coast, Ilha Grande

Lagoa Azul

An outdoor spot in North coast, Ilha Grande, moderately priced ($$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Morning.

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Lagoa Azul in North coast, Ilha Grande
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Why go

Shallow lagoon between islets with clear water for snorkeling, usually on a boat tour.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ilha Grande, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Cachoeira da Feiticeira, 6.8 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
North coast
Price
$$
Time needed
6 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ilha Grande, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cachoeira da Feiticeira

    Waterfall about 1.5 hours' walk from Abraão, with a pool for a cool swim.

    Outdoors · 6.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct

    Ruins of a 19th-century quarantine station and a stone aqueduct on a short trail from Abraão.

    Sight · 8.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Pico do Papagaio

    982 m peak shaped like a parrot's beak, with a steep forest trail and wide views.

    Activity · 8.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Casarão da Ilha

    Long-established spot near the pier for drinks and food as the boats come in.

    Drinks · 9.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Vila do Abraão

    The island's main village of sand lanes, pousadas, a white church and boat docks.

    Sight · 9.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Restaurante Dom Mario

    Small, popular restaurant with generous seafood plates at fair prices.

    Food · 9.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lagoa Azul is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Ilha Grande

2 more curated outdoor spots in Ilha Grande. See the full Ilha Grande guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ilha Grande run from 25°C in July to 30°C in January; January is usually the wettest month. For Lagoa Azul itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Ilha Grande from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ilha Grande weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Lagoa Azul Praia linda e clara ir de barco eh melhor - Freguesia de Santana, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
Coordinates
-23.08592, -44.23704
Destination
Ilha Grande, Brazil

Lagoa Azul: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lagoa Azul?

Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Lagoa Azul. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lagoa Azul?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Join an early tour to avoid the midday boat crowd.

Where is Lagoa Azul?

Lagoa Azul is at Lagoa Azul Praia linda e clara ir de barco eh melhor - Freguesia de Santana, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil, in North coast. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lagoa Azul?

Lagoa Azul appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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