Cataguas Island
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Among the islands in Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro, Cataguás (or Cataguases) is the one that is closest to the continent, so it often becomes the most touristy island. To access it, you must go by boat or while closing a boat or schooner ride. The island is only 10 minutes from the city center, and is one of the common stops offered by the tour agencies.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ilha de Cataguas (Ee-lyah deh Kah-tah-gwahs), arguably the most iconic postcard image of the Angra dos Reis (Ahn-grah doos Heys) archipelago. As we step onto this small island, you are entering what many call the…
Listen in the app2The Arrival Pier and the Tax-Boat Culture
Most visitors arrive here via a 'Tax-Boat' (Tah-ks-Bo-at-ee) from Praia Grande (Pry-ah Grahn-jee) on the mainland, a journey that typically costs around 60 Brazilian Reals. This logistical detail is more than just a transport…
Listen in the app3The Main Beach — The Crescent of White Sand
Walking south along the main beach, we find ourselves on a thin strip of land where the forest meets the sea. The sand here is composed largely of crushed shells and quartz, giving it a brilliant white hue that stays relatively…
Listen in the app4Snorkeling the Eastern Reefs
As we move toward the eastern tip of the island, the sandy bottom gives way to submerged rocky formations. This is the premier spot for snorkeling on Cataguas. …
Listen in the app5The Hidden Trail to the Quiet Side
Many visitors stay only on the main beach, but there is a small, discreet trail that leads through the island's interior to the 'other side'. As we enter this shaded path, the atmosphere changes. …
Listen in the app6Vantage Point — Viewing Ilha do Peregrino
From our position on the northern edge of Cataguas, look directly across the narrow channel to the neighboring Ilha do Peregrino (Ee-lyah doh Peh-reh-gree-noo). The proximity of these two islands is striking; for a strong swimmer…
Listen in the app7The Kiosk and the Culture of 'Pé na Areia'
As we return to the main hub, let us acknowledge the local 'quiosque' (kee-oh-skee) that serves as the island's only commercial point. Here, you can experience the quintessentially Brazilian concept of 'pé na areia' (peh nah…
Listen in the app8Closing
As the time for your return boat approaches, take a final walk along the shoreline of Cataguas. We have explored its white sands, its hidden trails, and its vibrant underwater reefs. …
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What is Cataguas Island?
Cataguas Island is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.0249, -44.2847 |
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