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Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct

A sight in Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct in Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ilha Grande, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Casarão da Ilha and Vila do Abraão.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Vila do Abraão
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Casarão da Ilha

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

    Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Vila do Abraão

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

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Restaurante Dom Mario

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

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lua e Mar

    Beachfront restaurant on Abraão's sand, known for moqueca and fish with green banana.

    Food · 1.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Cachoeira da Feiticeira

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

    Outdoors · 1.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Pico do Papagaio

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

    Activity · 3.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More to do in Ilha Grande

Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct is our only sight pick in Ilha Grande; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

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 Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Abraão, Angra dos Reis - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Coordinates
-23.13375, -44.17319
Destination
Ilha Grande, Brazil

Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct free?

Yes, we list Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct?

Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct is at Abraão, Angra dos Reis - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Vila do Abraão. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct?

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

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