What makes it special
- Praia do Itaguaçu has about 300 metres of calm sea and soft sand, with coconut palms, a promenade with a cycle path, a square with a children's playground and large rocks framing the view.
- The visitor headquarters of the Ilhabela State Park, created in 1977 and covering about 85% of the municipality, is on Rua Morro da Cruz, in the Itaguassu neighbourhood.
- The Tupi name means 'big stone', probably a reference to an old lookout rock in the area or to Pico do Baepi, a peak over 1,000 metres high (Turismo Ilhabela).
- The calm sea suits canoeing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle, and the Melhores Destinos guide highlights the sunset, football on the sand and the waterfront used by runners and cyclists.
- Itaguaçu is among the neighbourhoods served by the upgrade of the Água Branca water supply system, completed by SABESP in December 2024.
What to weigh
- The 2024 UNICAMP study, based on CPRM susceptibility maps, lists Itaguassu among the neighbourhoods most exposed to landslides: 23.31% of its built-up area in medium susceptibility and 8.52% in high. On hillside plots it is worth commissioning an assessment of retaining structures and drainage; the June 2026 Contingency Plan states that the official risk mapping is still being prepared.
- The beach is better for sport and strolling than for swimming: the seabed is muddy with sediment, and Melhores Destinos says it is not among the best for swimming.
- Restaurants and kiosks keep the waterfront busy into the night, which may matter for anyone seeking quiet near the beach.
- Access to the island depends on the ferry: SEMIL lists a 30-minute wait, but in January 2023 queues reached 3.5 to 5 hours.
Who it suits
Arvita’s reading, based on the facts above.
- Families with young children who want a calm beach, a playground and restaurants near home.
- People who enjoy trails and nature and want to be close to the State Park headquarters.
- Paddlers, stand-up paddlers and windsurfers who prefer calm water.
Living here
- Municipal hospital: 3.7 km by car.
- Ferry terminal: 3.6 km by car.
- Clinics, specialty centres and labs within 3 km: CROL Radiologia (radiologia odontológica) (private); Biotec Laboratório de Análises Clínicas (private); Centro Médico Ilhabela (private); Centro de Referência Especializada Júlia Tenório (public); Duclin Laboratórios (private).
- Nearest health unit: UBS Itaquanduba, 1.0 km.
- Bus lines naming the neighborhood on their route: Balsa / Itaguassú / Vila (37 weekday departures from the ferry); Balsa / Vila via Itaguaçu / Hospital (18 weekday departures from the ferry); Balsa / Pacuiba (4 weekday departures from the ferry). Lines on the main road may serve it without naming it.
- Public schools nearby: E.M. Waldemar Belisário (municipal, 0.8 km); E.E. Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro dos Santos (estadual, 0.9 km); E.M. Profª Severina Barbosa de Faria (municipal, 1.0 km).
- Private schools nearby: Acton Academy Ilhabela (1.6 km); Colégio Objetivo Ilhabela (1.8 km); Escola de Educação Infantil Jardim Waldorf Sol da Terra (2.2 km).
Approximate driving distances from the centre of the neighborhood, as of 2026-11-03. Schools and health units whose address could be placed on the map; there may be others. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Beaches
Praia do Itaguaçu, Praia do Itaquanduba (neighbouring), Praia do Perequê (neighbouring).
The market here
Asking prices in listings, not sale prices. Median of active listings from Ilhabela agencies Arvita follows daily, each property counted once, as of 2026-11-03. Figures appear only with at least 5 listings.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Itaguaçu?
The typical (median) asking price of houses listed in Itaguaçu is R$ 2.490.000, from 52 listings Arvita followed as of 2026-11-03. It is an asking price, not a sale price.
How many properties are for sale in Itaguaçu?
As of 2026-11-03, 67 properties listed for sale, each counted once even when several agencies list it.
How far is Itaguaçu from the ferry?
About 3.6 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood to the ferry terminal.
How far is Itaguaçu from the hospital?
The municipal hospital is about 3.7 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood. The nearest health unit is UBS Itaquanduba, 1.0 km away.
Which schools are near Itaguaçu?
E.M. Waldemar Belisário, E.E. Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro dos Santos, E.M. Profª Severina Barbosa de Faria, Acton Academy Ilhabela, Colégio Objetivo Ilhabela, Escola de Educação Infantil Jardim Waldorf Sol da Terra. Distances and type for each in the Living here section.
Where in Ilhabela is Itaguaçu?
Itaguaçu is in the Centre and Vila part of the island.
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