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... at least have the decency to look away while I threw up!) All this was definitely worth it though when we arrived. Ilha Grande is just a tropical paradise. Somehow saved from being ruined by tourism, it's covered with thick green jungled hills and ...
So we paid up at our hostel in Rio and caught a bus to Ilha Grande (the big island) which is just next to not so big island. We arrive on the island via banana boat ferry with the island provisions and wildstock. The weather has broken and its turning out ...
... getting relatively intoxicated with Michelle and Julia... two wild Irish girls and great to have toured with from BA to Rio. Ilha Grande´s nightlife is basically confined to the one and only pub, with a full concoction of local lads. Hanging around a ...
... beautiful. Once we reached our port, we boarded a little boat for a 2 hour ride out into the ocean to reach Ilha Grande, Brazil. This tiny island has no cars, roads or large hotels. A single slooow internet cafe (here) some great seafood restaurants and ...
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Ipanema Beach
Posted on Jul 9, 2009, 17:14:51
... indeed gorgeous (it rained all the time I was there, so unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the beach, but it was still gorgeous) Ilha Grande is a short bus and boat ride from Rio too (well...when I say short...about 5 hours in total!) and it is ...
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PADI courses in Brazil
Posted on Feb 28, 2008, 22:23:36
... yet: Clearest water in the Rio de Janeiro area is to the north at Arraial do Cabo, Buzios and Cabo Frio. Ilha Grande is expensive, but there are cheaper accommodation on the mainland . Look for accommodations around Parati. Blogs: Prices are in ...
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travelling to Brazil
Posted on Aug 30, 2007, 01:39:06
... has changed. 1. Places to go - Foz de Iguacu may not be as great as it would be in winter. Rio - is very nice, but Ilha Grande, which is out from Rio (Angra Dos Reis) is an absolutely beautiful island. It has one car - the errands car, small villages, ...
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Which beach is most beautiful and famous in Brazil?
Posted on Feb 9, 2008, 08:40:38
... which is the best cathedral to visit in Europe. Just around Rio de Janeiro are some of the best beaches. South of Rio is Ilha Grande and Parati. North is Buzios and a series of incredible beaches all the way up to Vitoria. Give me more details of your ...
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