PONTA OESTE
Nature in its purest state
Location:Nova Brasília
Difficulty:Moderate
Duration:3-4 hours
Price:Free
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Emerson Ayres
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ABOUT
Ponta Oeste is the westernmost point of Ilha do Mel, accessible by a 5-6 km round trip trail. It's a walk through the Atlantic Forest that leads to deserted beaches and preserved vegetation. Contact with nature is intense — it's common to spot wild animals and hear birdsong. Recommended for those who want to completely escape the crowds and have a total immersion experience in nature.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
- •Westernmost point of the island — deserted beaches
- •Trail through preserved Atlantic Forest
- •Intense contact with fauna and flora
- •Zero infrastructure — pure nature
- •Ideal for those who already know the island and want to explore
💡 TIPS
- •Bring abundant water, food and insect repellent
- •Sneakers mandatory — forest trail
- •Don't go alone — weak cell signal
- •Leave early — 5-6 km round trip takes time
- •Let someone know where you're going
LOCATION
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INFORMATION
VillageNova Brasília
DifficultyModerate
Duration3-4 hours
PriceFree
Best timeEarly morning (takes the whole day)
