Leo was pale. “We’re leaving that thing at the bottom. Now.”
The eastern slope of Ilhabela 2 receives more rainfall than the western side, feeding spectacular waterfalls. Unlike the easily accessible (on Ilhabela 1), the falls on Ilhabela 2—such as Cachoeira do Gato and Cachoeira da Serraria —offer natural swimming holes often shared only with capuchin monkeys and toucans.
If you want to experience Ilhabela 2 like a pro, you anchor near or Praia do Castelhanos —both icons of the "second island." Ilhabela 2
Not the muffled silence of depth—a total, absolute absence of sound. No creak of the wreck. No hiss of her regulator. She heard her own heartbeat, then her father’s voice, as clear as if he were next to her.
On the boat, Leo hauled her over the gunwale. The jade box sat between them, dripping. Leo was pale
The sea around Ilhabela doesn’t give up its dead easily. It keeps them, tangled in kelp and coral, turning bones into part of the reef. That’s what the old fishermen say. That’s what Captain Marina Alvarez was thinking as she stared at the sonar image flickering on her screen.
Discovering Ilhabela 2: The Next Frontier of Brazil's "Beautiful Island" Unlike the easily accessible (on Ilhabela 1), the
Popular for its vibrant atmosphere, beach bars, and seafood.
Ilhabela 2 offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Some of the top things to do include:
Dr. Tanaka had lied. This wasn’t a collector’s piece. This was something else. Something that had been deliberately sunk.