What makes it special
- Praia da Pacuíba is almost empty for much of the year, with shade and a small stream of ice-cold water, according to the city tourism portal.
- The water is clear and good for freediving, and there are almost always conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing (Turismo Ilhabela).
- It is the way into the wilder north: the dirt road from Pacuíba leads to the Jabaquara viewpoint, and the city says a 4x4 is not required.
- There is a bus: the Ferry-Pacuíba line appears in the 2025/2026 New Year transport schedule.
What to weigh
- Reaching the beach means about 3 km of dirt road after the asphalt ends and a trail of about five minutes (Turismo Ilhabela); the city Catalogue gives 2.6 km of dirt.
- The beach has no stalls, kiosks or restaurants (Turismo Ilhabela).
- The stretch between Ponta das Canas and Pacuíba still lacked full street lighting in April 2026; the city promised 25 to 30 lamps (LDO 2027).
- It is at the end of the line: Ponta das Canas, which comes before it, is already about 16 km from the ferry (Tamoios News), and the municipal hospital is in Barra Velha (city). An emergency repair on the Sabesp network in January 2026 affected water in Pacuíba (Tamoios News).
Who it suits
Arvita’s reading, based on the facts above.
- People who want quiet and forest close to home and do not mind a dirt road.
- Divers and kitesurfers who want a beach that is empty almost all year.
- People who work from home and seldom go to the centre or the mainland.
Living here
- Municipal hospital: 16.0 km by car.
- Ferry terminal: 16.0 km by car.
- Nearest health unit: UBS Costa Norte, 5.0 km.
- Bus lines naming the neighborhood on their route: Balsa / Pacuiba (4 weekday departures from the ferry). Lines on the main road may serve it without naming it.
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 da Pacuíba.
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 Pacuíba?
The typical (median) asking price of houses listed in Pacuíba is R$ 7.675.000, from 24 listings Arvita followed as of 2026-11-03. It is an asking price, not a sale price.
How many properties are for sale in Pacuíba?
As of 2026-11-03, 47 properties listed for sale, each counted once even when several agencies list it.
How far is Pacuíba from the ferry?
About 16.0 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood to the ferry terminal.
How far is Pacuíba from the hospital?
The municipal hospital is about 16.0 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood. The nearest health unit is UBS Costa Norte, 5.0 km away.
Where in Ilhabela is Pacuíba?
Pacuíba is in the North part of the island.
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