Ilha de Cotijuba

Ilha de Cotijuba
island
Ilha de Cotijuba
Coordinates: 1°13′00″S 48°31′57″W / 1.21670955°S 48.53250768°W / -1.21670955; -48.53250768
CountryBrazil
SubdivisionPará 

The APA of Ilha de Cotijuba is an Environmental Protection Area (APA) located on the namesake island, one of the 42 islands that make up the insular region (329.9361 km2) of the Brazilian municipality of Belém (state of Pará). It is the third largest in the region, with an area of 15.8071 km2.

Located 22 km north of the city, access to the island is possible via boats departing from the district of Icoaraci. Since 1990, through a Municipal Law, the island was transformed into an Environmental Protection Area, which mandates the preservation of its ecosystems. It has an area of approximately 60 km2 and a coastline with 20 km of practically unexplored beaches. The most famous beaches are: Praia do Vai-Quem-Quer, Praia do Farol, and Praia do Amor. These beaches offer good infrastructure, including bars, restaurants, and inns.

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