Volta à Ilha (Island Tour)
R$ 150–200 Full day
The #1 tour. Speedboat circles Tinharé Island with stops at natural pools, sandbars and Garapuá village. Lunch is fresh grilled fish by the sea.
Things to Do in Morro de São Paulo
Boat tours, adventure, beaches, nightlife and food — with real prices.
Updated July 2026
Overview
20 Activities for Every Budget
Morro de São Paulo isn't just pretty beaches. There are full-day boat tours, a zipline over the rainforest, coral reef diving, beach nightlife until sunrise, and nearly 500 years of colonial history to explore on foot. Everything below includes current prices.
Category
Boat Tours
Boipeba Day Trip
R$ 180–250 Full day
Neighboring island with emptier beaches. Natural pools at Moreré at low tide, lobster lunch, and free time in the fishing village.
Category
Adventure
Lighthouse Zipline
R$ 80 30-45min
340 meters flying over the treetops down to First Beach. Aerial views of the entire coastline.
Scuba Diving
R$ 200–380 3-4h
Beginner baptism or certified dive at Third Beach reefs. Visibility up to 15 meters. Turtles, rays and colorful fish.
ATV/Quad Tour
R$ 150–250 2-3h
Off-road trail through Atlantic Forest, coconut groves and deserted beaches. Guide leads the group.
Category
Free & Unmissable
Sunset at the Fort
Free 1-2h
17th-century colonial ruins with 180° ocean view. Every evening, locals and tourists gather on the walls with drinks and acoustic music.
Natural Pools
Free 2-3h
At low tide, coral reefs at Third Beach create shallow crystal-clear pools. Bring a snorkel mask.
Lighthouse Trail
Free 30min up
Shaded hike to the island's highest point. Panoramic view of all beaches, reefs and rainforest.
Historic Village Walk
Free 1h
Tapirandu Fortress, Fonte Grande (1746), Nossa Senhora da Luz Church. Nearly 500 years of history on foot.
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Nightlife
Second Beach Bars
Drinks R$ 15–30 From 6pm
Beach clubs with DJs, loungers on lit sand. The buzz starts late afternoon and runs until dawn.
Beach Luaus
Free / cover From 10pm
Bonfires, live forró music and caipirinhas on the sand. Almost weekly during high season.
Toca do Morcego
R$ 30–50 cover After midnight
The island's most famous club — literally inside a rock cave. Electronic and axé music until sunrise.
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Food Highlights
Moqueca Baiana
R$ 80–150 (for 2) Lunch or dinner
Bahia's signature dish: fish or shrimp stewed in clay pot with dendê palm oil, coconut milk and peppers.
Grilled Lobster
R$ 120–200 Lunch
Island specialty served at Second and Third Beach restaurants with herb butter and farofa.
Acarajé
R$ 10–15 Afternoon
Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritter stuffed with vatapá and dried shrimp. Street food stands in the Village.
Questions
FAQ
What's the #1 must-do tour?
Volta à Ilha (R$150-200, full day). Natural pools, sandbars, Garapuá village and fresh fish lunch. Unmissable.
What to do on a rainy day?
Explore the historic village, eat at Second Beach restaurants, go scuba diving (works in light rain), or relax at your guesthouse spa.
How many days do I need?
4-5 days is ideal. 3 days covers the essentials. 7 days lets you do everything at a relaxed pace including Boipeba.
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