Why Cardoso Island (Ilha do Cardoso)?

About Brazil beaches everybody knows. The thing that a few ones know is that you can find a beautiful, semi desert and wild beaches in the south of Brazil… Better, just 187 miles from Sao Paulo, one of the biggest cities in the world.

Cardoso Island (area 22,000 hectares), it is a nature reserve since 1962 and one of a few places in Brazil that is totally wild just like 500 years ago. In the island you can find unspoiled beaches, picturesque waterfalls and a biodiversity that at least 40 species of whales, dolphins and seals. The Island doesn't have electronic energy, car or airplanes, so when you get there you can really feel like years ago, and the best thing is just people how really want enjoy the nature and peace of the place go over there, making the Island a great (e save) place to camping and trekking.

The Island has 6 local communities… The biggest one, Maruja stays more in the south part and even without electric energy, you will found some local and small hotels with a hot shower, light (everything provide by alternative energy) and good places to eat during the day. If you don`t have any plans for the next news years evening, or December vacations, Maruja could be a great deal! There will be more people than another time of the year and a lot of local music and shows during all night on the beach.

Even soon, if what you really looking for is adventure, you can camp in the at Pereque, the first community where as well is the main Park, and go until Maruja walking or biking, the trip is amazing, but can cost you a more than a couple days and you will for sure need a local guide.

So.… If you like adventure, enjoy the nature and have an alternative style, Cardoso Island could be one of the best beaches to go in Brazil!

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