Location

How to get here

Located on an almost private and super paradisiacal beach on Ilha Grande.

How to get to Pousada João e Maria da Ilha

There is no car access to the property — arrival is by boat only.
For the adventurous, there’s also the option to hike after the boat ride.

Below, we explain the easiest ways to reach us:

ROUTE 1

Via Conceição de Jacareí

The most practical and fastest option.

Head to Conceição de Jacareí – a district of Mangaratiba, accessible via the BR-101 (Rio-Santos Highway). Coming from Rio de Janeiro, the trip takes around 2 hours by car or bus.
Take a boat or flexboat to Ilha Grande (Vila do Abraão) – frequent departures, average duration 20 to 30 minutes.
From Abraão to Araçatibinha – local fishermen’s boats, water taxis, and tours cover this stretch in about 15 to 25 minutes.

Route 2

Via Angra dos Reis

Ideal if you’re already in Angra.

Go to Angra dos Reis, which also has easy access via BR-101. Buses, vans, and parking are available near the pier.
From Santa Luzia Pier (Angra) to Vila do Abraão – boats, schooners, and flexboats depart at scheduled times (50 min to 1h30).
From Abraão to Araçatibinha – take a local boat or water taxi.

ROUTE 3

No car: public transport + boat

Costa Verde Transportes buses depart from Novo Rio Bus Terminal (RJ), Terminal Roberto Silveira (Niterói), and the Bus Stations in Volta Redonda / Barra Mansa (interior RJ) to Conceição de Jacareí or Angra dos Reis.
Get off at the pier and take a boat to Vila do Abraão
From there, hire a local boatman or water taxi to Araçatibinha.

For ADVENTURERS

Trails to Araçatibinha.

Short Trail

Abraão → Araçatibinha (via Araçatiba)

Distance: 12 km
Average time: 2h30 to 3h (one-way)
Level: Moderate

Route:
Leave Abraão via Trail T01 towards Palmas, then take Trail T06 to Araçatiba. Walk another 15–20 minutes to Araçatibinha.

trilha 2

Trail via Provetá → Araçatibinha (T08)

Distance: 4.7 km
Average time: 1h15
Level: Moderate with climbs

Route:
Go to Provetá (by boat or trail) and take Trail T08 to Araçatibinha.

Long Trail

Island loop (via Bananal, Sítio Forte, etc.)

Distance: 30 km
Average time: full day (6h–8h)
Level: Difficult

Route:
Follow connected trails from Abraão, passing beaches like Bananal, Sítio Forte, Ubatubinha, and Longa, until you reach Araçatibinha.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Rooms designed for your rest.

Our rooms are designed to offer simplicity and comfort. A cozy retreat after a day of ocean, trails, and nature — it feels like your own home on Ilha Grande. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. A perfect balance between the essential and the cozy, so you can relax to the sound of the sea.

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EXPERIENCES

Hiking trails, clear-water beaches, snorkeling, cultural tours — or simply contemplating the sea and sky. Around our inn, every option invites you to connect with nature and with the present moment.

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