Top photo: Disclosure

In an area of 22 hectares, Itabatatinga is made up of native forest, with special mention for the palm trees and banana plantations, as well as the natural elevations partially covered by vegetation. Between 1900 and 1935, this spot – 48 hectares at the time – belonged to Spanish builder João Esteves Martins, who was responsible for several plantations.

Top photo: Raimundo Rosa

Sail, delight in nature and watch the comings and goings in the port, get to know local culture and even try peixe azul-marinho (navy-blue fish), a typical local dish of fish accompanied by green banana, rice and salad. 

En route to the island from the boat station behind the Customs House, it is possible to observe the fauna and flora, with typical mangrove swamp species such as crabs and mollusks, as well as birds, for example red ibis, herons, wood rails, spoonbills and egrets. Raccoons and otters are the commonly spotted mammals. 

Anyone who wishes to can join the Vida Caiçara, Project, which takes a group of 15 to 40 people to Diana Island daily. Trips must be arranged at least three days in advance by phone (13) 99741-8690.  

Top photo: Ronaldo Andrade

The high point on this route is Cabuçu Waterfall, with a drop of about 10 meters, a natural water slide falling onto an enormous rock, forming a natural pool. On the way, visitors need to cross crystal-clear streams.

Top photo: Antonio Vargas

With stories and natural beauty at every turn, Diana Ranch sits in a dazzling rural landscape, where visitors have a close-up view of several exotic plants cultivated there, the worm farm and worm compost production.