Excursion Porto belo island tour at Balneario Camboriu
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After disembarking, you will go to the city of Porto Belo, as its name suggests, the city is a beautiful natural port. Porto Belo Island is located a few meters from the mainland, you will reach the island by artisanal fishermen's boat.
The island tour starts with a beautiful walk along the ecological trail. A journey of approximately 1h, with a medium degree of difficulty and full of beauties of native flora and fauna. The stretch is circular and has 1,300 meters of extension amidst the Atlantic Forest.
The highlights of the guided tour are the curiosities and legends related to the occupation history of the island, such as the golden angel, for example. Legend has it that the Jesuits would have hidden beneath the rock, called the Stone of the Cross, a statue of an angel of gold the size of an adult man. History remains a mystery to this day. They also tell us that the rock inscriptions found on the stone that gives its name to the trail, carved more than four thousand years ago by the ancient peoples of the region, would in fact be a map to find the golden angel.
Along the trail there is also the gazebo, which presents the visitor with a fantastic view, the environmental refuge, with orchids and space for animals and wild birds, in addition to all the sounds and colors of nature.
After the walk you will have free time to enjoy your lunch at the beachside restaurant, relax or explore the beach.