Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, Brazil’s Snake Island has a frighteningly apt nickname.

Snake Island Brazil, also known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, is a tiny island located off the coast of Sao Paulo. This mysterious island is home to over 4,000 of the world’s deadliest snakes – the golden lancehead viper. It is estimated that there’s one snake per square meter on the island, making it one of the most dangerous places in the world. The island has been off-limits to the public for decades, making it a forbidden paradise for some and a nightmare for others.

Snake Island in Brazil

Extraterrestrial secrets, locked mysteries of religion, virgin wildlife and more make these forbidden places all the more intriguing.

Snake Island, Brazil

Beautiful golden lancehead (Bothrops Insularis), this snake species is only found in a tiny island of the coast of Brazil, called “Ilha da Queimada Grande” in portuguese. Photo credit: Daniel De Gr…

Snake Island is an incredible snake-shaped sandbar, which you can visit on the El Nido island hopping Tour B as well as other amazing islands and caves!

Snake Island El Nido is one of the most beautiful El Nido tourist spots. Read our guide for everything you need to know about Snake Island.