Boipeba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Cairu, Brazil
About Boipeba
"Mboi pewa" are Tupi Indian words which mean "flat snake", a reference to the turtle, giving the name to the island of Boipeba. Boipeba is home to a dense Atlantic rainforest, and with its saltmarshes, sand dunes, extensive mangroves and paradisiacal coconut-palm fringed beaches and reefs, it is a world of ecological diversity. The reefs are found up and down the coast, sheltering the beaches from waves and ocean currents. The wide reefs are full of canals and shallow pools. Flora and fauna are rich in varieties of coral, algae, fish, mollusc, sea urchin, starfish and other sea life. Turtles are indeed found in the region and spawning eggs can be seen on beaches around the island. The forested areas of the island are home to numerous species of bird, to armadillos, foxes and reptiles, as w
Where to Stay in Boipeba
- 🏨Family Guest House
- 🏨Pousada Alma Viva
- 🏨Pousada Casa da Edinha
Boipeba Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: