Cardoso Island

27-07-2025

Located off the coast of Cananéia, in the south of São Paulo state, Ilha do Cardoso is a natural sanctuary still largely untouched. Only accessible by boat, it offers a pristine Atlantic Forest landscape with dense jungle, mangroves, wild beaches, and impressive biodiversity.

As a protected state park, the island preserves over 13,000 hectares of varied ecosystems, home to howler monkeys, deer, wildcats, and many other native species.

Far from mass tourism, it hosts six traditional communities, with Marujá being the most developed. Visitors are welcomed in harmony with nature, often guided by locals or passionate environmental monitors. It’s an authentic and responsible immersion into the heart of Brazil’s hidden landscapes.

Photo : Guimaia13 via Wikimedia Commons