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View South America & Antarctica on the mapA nature-oriented resort where untouched forests, waterfalls and quiet inlets lie close together. The port town of Vila Bela has a small colonial-era townscape, and the east side of the island is a hidden wilderness reachable only by unpaved roads.

Ilhabela

Ilhabela · Brazil · View on map

A mountainous island off the coast of Sao Paulo State, with a state park covered by Atlantic rainforest and numerous beaches. It is also known as a sailing destination.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Ilhabela · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

An island municipality of about 35,000 (the population swells greatly with tourists in summer)
Population
In the Southern Hemisphere, January and February are the hottest months, while July is the coolest. Summers are rainy and relatively humid.
Climate
Portuguese
Language
Brazilian real (BRL).
Currency
March to May and September to November (avoids the peaks of heat and rain)
Best time to visit
Local food
Seafood moquecashrimp pastellocal sweets made with bananasand caipirinhas
Sights
Bondoka Bay and Kastarya coastToque-Toque Grande waterfallVila Bela historic district and churchTrails in Ilhabela State ParkShipwreck snorkeling and yacht harbor
Monthly average high / low temperatures
33°
24°Jan
33°
24°Feb
32°
24°Mar
31°
22°Apr
29°
20°May
28°
18°Jun
28°
17°Jul
28°
18°Aug
29°
19°Sep
30°
21°Oct
30°
22°Nov
32°
23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2000–2025 · Station: GALEAO ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM · about 241 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Cheaper than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)78 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee and beer are somewhat cheaper; meals cost about the same; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.

R$2.39
Water 500 ml
R$12.85
Coffee
R$29.75
Inexpensive meal
R$16.50
Local beer
R$23.90
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Santos (about 101 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a tourist destination. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Prices in tourist areas may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

GRU
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 120 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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