Telephone and mail services
Public telephones are readily available almost anywhere in the island. All public phones will accept a phone card which you
Safety
Ilhabela is mostly a safe city and you can walk around and do your sightseeing at ease. However, some basic
Consulates
If you need to contact the consulate of his country, São Paulo is the closest capital Ilhabela. See the contact
Pharmacies e Drugstores
Pharmacies and Drugstores (Farmácias or Drogarias) are identified by the large red cross displayed outside them. You will find an
Medical Emergencies & First Aid Medical Assistance
You will have immediate medical help if you need it. But it is a good idea to have some kind
Business Hours
During the week and low season, general business hours in Ilhabela are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except Banks
Tips and Taxes
Tips are accepted in Ilhabela. As a general guideline, in restaurants and bars the usual tip is included (services), corresponding
Smoking
The Brazilian government has implemented some measures to reduce smoking in indoor establishments. There is a Anti-Smoking Law (No. 12,546
Electrical Power Supply
Elektro is the company that provides energy to the island. Differently from most of the Brazilian cities, Ilhabela's standard power
Currency and Exchange
Real is the local currency. There are three usual convention rates – commercial, tourist and free. There are coins of
Language
Portuguese is the national language. It is spoken with rhythmic intonation and in a relaxed way unknown in Portugal. English
People
Portuguese immigrants have spread all over Brazil, while Germans, Arabs, Lebanese, Italians and other Europeans are concentrated in the Southern
Climate
Ilhabela has a relatively mild tropical climate. Summer can get hot and humid, 30ºC is not uncommon, while winter is
Geographical Situation
Ilhabela is an archipelago located on the Southeast shore of Brazil, between two important economic centers - only 138 miles