Ilha do Mel Intensive Backpackers
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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 on 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 70s 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 policy, there is a maximum number of visitors permitted per day (5000) and during summer months you might have problems reaching the island if you do not have a reservation in advance (for a tour or accommodation).
- Duration: 3 day(s)
- Location: Curitiba - Morretes - Ilha do Mel
Day 1: Train tour in the category "touristic" to Morretes. In Morretes, take your time to have a typical regional lunch of "barreado," cooked meat with maniok flavour and seafood (meal is not included). Onwards to Pontal do Sul by van (leaving from the bus station) and crossing by boat to Encantadas (boat ticket is not included). The rest of the day is free, at your disposal. Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel, at Hostel Zorro.
Day 2: Day free and at your disposal. Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel.
Day 3: The morning is free. In the afternoon, you will go back by boat to Pontal do Sul, from where you return by public bus to Curitiba (ticket is already included).
What is included in the tour:
- Train ticket in the economical category (Curitiba-Morretes)
- Van ticket from Morretes to Pontal do Sul (van leaves the bus station at 1 pm)
- Two nights' stay at Hostel Zorro, in collective rooms (Hostel Zorro also offers family rooms and suites. Please consult us for information about additional costs).
- Bus ticket from Pontal do Sul to Curitiba (you can choose your preferred departure time)
