Few places can unite nature and history with so much balance as the Anchieta Island in Ubatuba, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Anchieta Island is the largest island of the coast of São Paulo. Its crystal clear waters are full of shoals of tainhas (mullets), sardines, flying fish and sea turtles.
Due to the rich natural beauty of the place, schooner rides are quite common and last for about 1 hour. The island has one of the best night diving spots, the Ilhote Sul, and is part of the preservation area of the Parque Estadual da Ilha Anchieta, with typical vegetation of the Atlantic forest.
Populated by Indians until the 19th century, Anchieta used to hold a State prison in 1902. The prison was shut down in early 1950, after many riots, but its ruins are there until today, bringing a touch of history to anyone who visits. The ruins are also accessible through trails, that must be made with accredited monitors that can be found as soon as you arrive on site.
R$ 12.00 per person (R$ 6.00 for students).
Children under 12 years old and adults over 60 years old have free admission.
It is possible to rent grills, paid separately. The values vary between R$ 25.00 (for up to 20 people) to 247.00 R$ (for up to 200 people).
Address
Avenida Plínio de França, nº 85 – Saco da Ribeira – Ubatuba – São Paulo
To arrive at the island, you need to take a schooner leaving the Harbor or the Saco da Ribeira pier. You can also rent a boat.