Porto de Seguro: Ilha dos Aquarios (Aquarium Island)

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The tiny island of Pacuio (also known as Ilha do Pirata, but most commonly called Ilha dos Aquários) sits on the far side of Rio Buranhém, almost directly across from the ferryboat that heads over to Arraial d’Ajuda. The island is most famous for its parties on Friday nights that spin up several types of music, from techno to Brazilian Axé. The party takes place around the island’s principal attractions, the 220,000 liter salt-water aquarium and two other, smaller aquariums that are home to various types of fish, sharks, lobsters and other marine animals. You can head over to the island on the Cia do Mar Schooners that are docked near the ferryboat. For more details, check with Cia do Mar (Praça dos Pataxós 15, www.ciadomar.tur.br).