Outdoors West coast, Ilha Grande
Lagoa Verde
An outdoor spot in West coast, Ilha Grande, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Emerald cove on the west side of the island, good for snorkeling among fish.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ilha Grande, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Lagoa Azul, 11 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- West coast
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Ilha Grande, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Lagoa Azul
Shallow lagoon between islets with clear water for snorkeling, usually on a boat tour.
Outdoors · 11 km straight-line - 2Pico do Papagaio
982 m peak shaped like a parrot's beak, with a steep forest trail and wide views.
Activity · 13 km straight-line - 3Cachoeira da Feiticeira
Waterfall about 1.5 hours' walk from Abraão, with a pool for a cool swim.
Outdoors · 14 km straight-line - 4Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct
Ruins of a 19th-century quarantine station and a stone aqueduct on a short trail from Abraão.
Sight · 15 km straight-line - 5Vila do Abraão
The island's main village of sand lanes, pousadas, a white church and boat docks.
Sight · 16 km straight-line - 6Casarão da Ilha
Long-established spot near the pier for drinks and food as the boats come in.
Drinks · 16 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Lagoa Verde 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
Another curated outdoor spot 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 Verde itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Ilha Grande from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ilha Grande weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Lagoa Verde, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Lagoa Verde - Ilha Grande State Park, Angra dos Reis - RJ, 23900-000, Brazil
- Coordinates
- -23.13882, -44.32356
- Destination
- Ilha Grande, Brazil
Lagoa Verde: quick answers
How much time do you need at Lagoa Verde?
Plan on about an hour at Lagoa Verde. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Lagoa Verde?
Our pick: Morning.
Where is Lagoa Verde?
Lagoa Verde is at Lagoa Verde - Ilha Grande State Park, Angra dos Reis - RJ, 23900-000, Brazil, in West coast. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Lagoa Verde?
Lagoa Verde appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Lagoa Verde to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Ilha Grande.
Plan Ilha Grande
- Ilha Grande travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Ilha Grande weather by month
- Ilha Grande to Paraty 56 km straight-line
- Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande 105 km straight-line
Lists & regions
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- Lua e Mar Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.