Ilha do Mel Day Tour

The island is perfect for nature lovers and hikers. On Ilha do Mel you will not find any cars and you get from one point to the next by foot or by boat. The piers are located at the beaches Brasília and Encantadas where most of the Pousadas and restaurants are also established.

On Ilha do Mel, there are around 1,000 inhabitants and it has two wards and police stations, a school that goes up to eighth grade and several shops. More than 90% of the island is under nature conservation and visitors should not expect luxury. But you do get direct contact with nature and have ample time for impressive hiking.

This place was once a fishing island but since the 70's, it has turned into a favourite place for sun and nature lovers. During holiday months (Mid-December until Mid-February) most visitors are Brazilians and during the other months you will find people here from all over the world.

Due to the nature protection there is a maximum number of visitors per day (5000) and during summer months you might have problems reaching the island if you do not have a reservation in advance (tour or accommodation).

Leaving Curitiba in the morning, we pass through the Serra do Mar to reach Pontal do Sul. From there you leave by boat either to Encantadas (perfect for bathing or visiting the cave) or to Brasília (recommended to visit the lighthouse or the fortress).

From noon you have time to take a swim or a hike. Your guide will give you recommendations of where to have lunch, if requested. Late that afternoon you take the boat back to Ponta do Sul and reach Curitiba around 8:00 pm.