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Activity Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande

Pico do Papagaio

An activity in Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande, budget-friendly ($) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Before dawn.

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Pico do Papagaio in Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ilha Grande, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Cachoeira da Feiticeira, 3.1 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
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Vila do Abraão
Price
$
Time needed
6 hr
Best time
Before dawn

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 · 3.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Vila do Abraão

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

    Sight · 3.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Restaurante Dom Mario

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

    Food · 3.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Lazareto Ruins & Aqueduct

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

    Sight · 3.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Casarão da Ilha

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

    Drinks · 3.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lua e Mar

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

    Food · 3.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Pico do Papagaio 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

Pico do Papagaio is our only activity 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 Pico do Papagaio itself, we suggest: Before dawn.

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 Pico do Papagaio, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Pico do Papagaio - Abraão, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
Coordinates
-23.15488, -44.19695
Destination
Ilha Grande, Brazil

Pico do Papagaio: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pico do Papagaio?

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

When is the best time to visit Pico do Papagaio?

Our pick: Before dawn. Insider tip: Hike with a local guide and start before dawn for sunrise.

Where is Pico do Papagaio?

Pico do Papagaio is at Pico do Papagaio - Abraão, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil, in Vila do Abraão. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pico do Papagaio?

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

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