Super Blue Lagoon in Angra dos Reis

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1. The island is one of the treasures of Angra dos Reis. Its amazing natural beauty, has calm, crystal clear waters and a breathtaking turquoise blue. Perfect for swimming, snorkeling and watching marine life. Its white and fine sand, ideal for relaxing and sunbathing. The preserved native forest vegetation creates a lush and inviting setting.

   30 minAdmission included

2. The natural aquarium was named for the film starring actress Brooke Shields, a classic film from the 1980s. Its turquoise-blue water, with multicolored fish and cinematic beauty, make the place one of the most visited and contemplated in the Bay of Isla Grande. The immense pool is a sanctuary of marine life of incredible biodiversity. Floating under its coral gardens, the visitor is soon surrounded by colorful cardumes unusual with the delicacies offered by the tourists. During the stop it is possible to go down to swim, float with macarons, snorkel, stunned by the little fish that appear in the hills or simply appreciate the beauty of the place.

   30 minAdmission included

3. The beach is one of the stops that is in the part of Grand Island, the Grumixama Beach is a small, but charming beach of clear sand and rich vegetation. Considered one of the refuges in the region because it is rarely visited, it is an ideal place to relax in a delicious sea bath. It has a good range of sand, calm and transparent waters. Indicated for water sports such as snorkeling and diving is surrounded by plenty of green. The quiet environment is ideal for nature lovers, great to do that reading or admire the beautiful sunset that can be seen from the place.

   30 minAdmission included

4. Simply charming, this small and quiet strip of sand surrounded by large stones and preserved Atlantic Forest. With access by the sea or, for those who come from Parroquia de Santana by trail – way of approximately 10min, passing through the famous church of the late 19th century, nature lovers who prefer a place to relax will find on-size. With a golden tone of its beach, it has, in addition to calm and crystal clear waters, the perfect atmosphere that relaxing sea bath. Another ideal place to rest in the shade of a tree and admire the sunset.

   30 minAdmission included

5. At Praia das Flechas (Gipóia Island), its generous vegetation in the surrounding area makes the emerald green of the Atlantic Forest reflect on the sea that baths this beach. With a long range of sand, the Praia das Flechas is perfect for both those who like quiet, and those who like a busy, especially on sunny weekends, the place is busy. Location of the first restaurant of Gipóia, the traditional Bar do Luiz, its sands facilitate a walk after lunch, not losing sight of the imposing Ilha Grande and it goes and comes from the boats that circulate through the bay. The place also has gastronomic infrastructure and accommodation.

   1.5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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How it compares in Ilha Grande

• Its from-price is 322% above the median of the 83 experiences we list in Ilha Grande.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 83.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ilha Grande

Ilha Grande is a mountainous, car-free island off Rio de Janeiro state's Costa Verde, covered in Atlantic forest and ringed with beaches.

Ilha Grande rises from the sea near Angra dos Reis, its steep slopes still covered in Atlantic rainforest. There are no cars on the island: people walk, take boats and follow trails between villages. Vila do Abraão, the main settlement, has a pier, a whitewashed church and rows of guesthouses. A penal colony once stood on the far side, and the forest has reclaimed its ruins since the prison was demolished in the 1990s.

Top-ranked sights in Ilha Grande: Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Azul), Lopes Mendes Beach (Praia Lopes Mendes).

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