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Ilha Comprida
Go for 2–3 days if you want quiet, uncrowded beaches and dunes; skip if you need nightlife, infrastructure or a day trip from São Paulo (3.5 h each way).
Ilha Comprida is a 74 km barrier island with Atlantic Forest, dunes and empty beaches, reached only via Iguape. It is an Environmental Protection Area and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island has basic services and no big resorts; you come for nature, not for parties. Two nights let you explore the dunes and the south end; three if you want a full day on the beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BRL
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (crowded with São Paulo tourists, hot), Jul (winter rain)
- Airports
- CGH · GRU
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
- Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
- Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
- Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ilha Comprida190 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ilha Comprida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$).Brazil-wide
- SIM or eSIMVivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.Brazil-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.Brazil-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.Brazil-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/N. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Brazil-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is traffic on the single road and mosquito-borne illnesses.
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- RestroomsPut toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.Brazil-wide
- Emergency numbers190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCarnival shuts many businesses for several days; museums often close on Mondays.Brazil-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGH Congonhas (São Paulo) (then bus or car to Iguape, about 3.5 h).
- Getting aroundYou need a car or bicycle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a padariaR$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealSupermarket sandwich and drinkR$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (garrafa 600 ml)R$ 8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel or camping, a night, per personR$50 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedPousada double room, a night, per roomR$350 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget R$150 (≈ US$30) · Mid R$250 (≈ US$50) · High R$400 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGH Congonhas (São Paulo) (then bus or car to Iguape, about 3.5 h) · GRU Guarulhos (São Paulo) (then bus or car to Iguape, about 3.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ilha Comprida: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car or bicycle. The island is 74 km long with one main road (Av. Beira Mar). Buses run along it but are infrequent. Taxis from Iguape can be arranged.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Iguape
goDoor to door: 20 min
Cross the bridge by car or bus, about 10 min
Visit the Santuário do Bom Jesus de Iguape and the historic centre.
Cananéia
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Car via Iguape and the ferry, about 1 h
Colonial town and boat trips to the estuary.
Door to door: 2 h
Car via Iguape and BR-101, about 1.5 h
Longer drive; better as a stop on the way to or from São Paulo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Boqueirão Norte
Closest to the bridge from Iguape; most pousadas and restaurants.
Boqueirão Sul
Quieter, closer to the dunes; fewer services.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- R$ 150–250 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- R$ 250–400 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- High
- R$ 400 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pousada double room1 × 2 nights × R$200 | R$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × R$250 | R$1,000 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × R$120 · check | R$240 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × R$50 | R$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | R$174 |
| Trip total≈ R$479 per person per day, bed included | R$1,914≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in BRL; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a padaria | R$ 5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Seafood prato feito (PF) | R$ 30–50 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (garrafa 600 ml) | R$ 8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bicycle rental per day | R$ 30–50 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
| Supermarket sandwich and drink | R$ 15–25 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The only road in is the bridge from Iguape; if it floods or is closed, you are stuck.
- No ATM on the island (check); bring cash.
- Dune access can be restricted during nesting season (check).
- Mosquitoes at dusk; bring repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
- Fire
- 193
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Emergency
- Police190
- Ambulance192
- Fire193
Embassy
The US and most other countries have embassies in Brasília and consulates in São Paulo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus São Paulo → Iguape: about R$ 70–100 (≈ US$13–19), 3.5 h (check)
- Taxi Iguape → Ilha Comprida: about R$ 40–60 (≈ US$8–12)
- Bicycle rental per day: R$ 30–50 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
Say or show
- Bom dia — Hello / Good morning
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you
- Quanto custa? — How much is it?
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach?
- Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card?
- Preciso de um médico — I need a doctor
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ilha Comprida. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Dec–Feb (crowded with São Paulo tourists, hot), Jul (winter rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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