Costa da Lagoa

Welcome to Coh-stah dah Lah-goh-ah, a secluded community that remains one of the most authentic and untouched corners of the island of Flor-ee-ah-noh-poh-lees. We are standing on the western shore of the massive Lah-goh-ah dah…

Our journey begins at the Ter-mee-nahl Lah-coos-tray Roo-tay Bahs-tohs in the center of Lah-goh-ah dah Con-say-sah-oh. This terminal is the vital link between the urban center and the isolated Coh-stah. …

We disembark at Ponto 16, the most vibrant and frequented stop along the Coh-stah. This is the primary landing point for those seeking the area's famous restaurants and the trail to the waterfall. …

Leading away from the waterfront is the ancient trail that connects the Coh-stah to the district of Canto dos Ah-rah-sahs. This path was for centuries the only land-based route for the residents, used to transport goods by mule…

A short, steeper branch of the main trail leads us to the 'Cah-shoh-ay-rah' or the waterfall of Coh-stah dah Lah-goh-ah. This is one of the most popular natural attractions on the island, a pristine cascade of fresh water that…

Returning to the waterfront of Stop 16, we enter the culinary heart of the Coh-stah. The line of restaurants here is legendary throughout Brazil. …

Our final walk takes us further north toward Stop 17 and the more remote dwellings of the Coh-stah. As we move away from the main restaurant hub of Stop 16, the environment becomes even quieter and more residential. …

As we conclude our journey through Coh-stah dah Lah-goh-ah, I hope you have been struck by the incredible resilience and the quiet beauty of this lakeside sanctuary. We have traveled from the bustling terminal to the car-free…