Discover Vila Do Abraão: Trails and History

Vila Do Abraão is the main arrival point for visitors to Ilha Grande. Nature and history give the place different dimensions: a trail to Cachoeira da Feiticeira starts here, you can explore the Circuito do Abraão on foot or by bicycle upon arrival, and Lazareto tells the story of a distinctive historical function. When choosing where to stay, you can consider which of these aspects particularly interests you on your trip.

Getting your bearings at the arrival point

Cais da Estação do Abraão is on Praia do Abraão on Ilha Grande. Vila Do Abraão is also the island’s main arrival point for visitors. If you are looking for an apartment, you can first consider the town as a destination with a clearly defined role on Ilha Grande, then weigh it against your own interests: are you mainly looking for trails in nature, would you like to include a viewpoint, or are you interested in the history of Lazareto?

Vila Do Abraão is also home to the largest concentration of pousadas, restaurants, agencies and other visitor services on Ilha Grande. This concentration is a practical factor when choosing where to stay. As you plan your trip, you can weigh whether staying in a town with this range of services is more important to you than focusing your trip on specific experiences.

Trail to Cachoeira da Feiticeira

The trail to Cachoeira da Feiticeira starts in Vila Do Abraão and is of moderate difficulty. This makes the hike a distinct option to consider when planning your trip. The difficulty rating gives you a practical point of reference for deciding whether the trail suits your group and your plans for the day. Families can especially benefit from discussing together what kind of activity works for everyone, rather than deciding based only on the name of the destination.

Circuito do Abraão and views of Praia Preta

You can explore the Circuito do Abraão on foot or by bicycle upon arriving in Vila Do Abraão. It includes an uphill section that leads to a viewpoint overlooking Praia Preta. If you like to include a trail with an ascent and a viewpoint in your plans, this offers a different focus from the trail to Cachoeira da Feiticeira, which is rated as moderately difficult.

Lazareto: history and location

Lazareto was used to isolate and monitor immigrants from countries where contagious diseases, especially cholera, yellow fever and plague, were widespread. This function gives the site a historical dimension that is quite different from planning a trail or a viewpoint visit. If you enjoy learning about the history of a place while traveling, Lazareto offers another aspect to explore in Vila Do Abraão.

The lower section of Lazareto Pavilion 3 is in the part of Circuito Abraão intended for everyday use, behind Praia Preta. Together, these offer several possible focuses for planning your trip: the trail to Cachoeira da Feiticeira, the uphill section of the Circuito with its viewpoint, and the history of Lazareto.

Discover more destinations

Find more destinations on the pages for Valença, Nova Iguaçu, Carmo, Ilha Grande, Rio Das Ostras, Manguinhos, Trindade and Vassouras.

For the broader travel overview: Rio De Janeiro.