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Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis

Rainforest islands, reef dives, and beach-hike days on Brazil's Costa Verde

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Destination Guide Sources For Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

21 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

DiveJourney - Parcel da Laje Branca dive spot - Depth range and marine life notes for a key shallow reef site
DiveJourney - Parcel do Coronel dive spot - Max depth and site description for a deeper reef/pinnacle style dive
DiveJourney - Rio de Janeiro (Wreck) dive spot - Historic wreck overview used for wreck planning context
DiveJourney - Naufragio Pinguino dive spot - Local wreck spot page for Angra/Ilha Grande region
DiveJourney - Ponta Grossa dive spot - Signature reef shoreline site used for snorkel and scuba planning

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

21 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

DiveJourney - Parcel da Laje Branca dive spot - Depth range and marine life notes for a key shallow reef site
DiveJourney - Parcel do Coronel dive spot - Max depth and site description for a deeper reef/pinnacle style dive
DiveJourney - Rio de Janeiro (Wreck) dive spot - Historic wreck overview used for wreck planning context
DiveJourney - Naufragio Pinguino dive spot - Local wreck spot page for Angra/Ilha Grande region
DiveJourney - Ponta Grossa dive spot - Signature reef shoreline site used for snorkel and scuba planning

DiveJourney - Ilha Josefa dive spot - Island reef stop often used in Angra boat routes

DiveJourney - Costao da Jaconema (Deck) dive spot - Convenient entry point reference for quick water sessions

PADI - Diving in Angra dos Reis - General dive overview and seasonal notes for Angra dos Reis

SSI Divessi - Costa Verde destination profile - Visibility and temperature ranges for the broader Costa Verde dive region

ICMBio - ESEC Tamoios FAQ (protected area rules) - Official guidance on ecological station protections and visitation limits

UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Paraty and Ilha Grande - World Heritage listing describing cultural and biodiversity significance

City of Angra dos Reis - Praia do Aventureiro visitation control - Official visitor control info (voucher and bracelet distribution)

Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Brazil eVisa information - Government information on visitor visas and eVisa processes

VFS Global - Brazil eVisa portal - Official application portal for eVisa (for applicable nationalities)

BarcasRio - Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande ferry line - Ferry operator line information for public boat crossings

AGETRANSP - CCR Barcas service information - State transport regulator information on ferry concession service

Brazil MMA - Volta da Ilha Grande joins RedeTrilhas - Official note on the trail network integration (topside planning context)

Wikipedia - Angra dos Reis Airport (GDR/SDAG) - Reference for airport codes and general access notes (verify charters separately)

Destination hero photo by Alexsandre Almeida - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@alexsandrealmeida