Ilha Grande

Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

Ilha Grande, Brazil
Photo: Claus Bunks aka Afrobrasil on flickr, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
December to March
Budget
$$
Coordinates
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A largely car-free tropical island off Rio's southern coast, ringed by clear coves and dense rainforest laced with hiking trails. Its former prison history and pristine beaches like Lopes Mendes make it a rewarding retreat.

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