ILHA DAS PEÇAS

The fort and colonial history

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Marleine Lo khing Hiem

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ABOUT

Ilha das Peças lies 5 km north of Ilha do Mel, near the entrance to Baía de Paranaguá. It is an inhabited island with deep historical roots — it houses ruins of colonial military installations and is neighbor to Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres. The island has calm-water beaches and is frequented by Paranaguá residents for weekend outings. From Morro da Baleia, on Ilha do Mel, it can be spotted on the northern horizon.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS

  • •Ruins of colonial military installations
  • •Calm-water beaches
  • •View from Morro da Baleia (Ilha do Mel)
  • •Weekend outing for Paranaguá residents
  • •Rich in colonial history

💡 TIPS

  • •Access by boat from Paranaguá
  • •Combine with a visit to Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres
  • •More peaceful than Ilha do Mel — ideal for relaxing

INFORMATION

Distance5 km north of Ilha do Mel