Boat trip to Ilhe Grande

Welcome to Ilha Grande

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November 2nd 2008
Heh all, We left Rio behind at 7 this morning after having a fab time. Stayed in a great hostel run by an aussi -The Mango Tree-would recommend it highly. Met lovely people there-all diff nationalities and a good few Irish as well (as expected). What A city!!! so much to do! Party central! We had an unreal experience in the Maracana (Flamenco football team´s stadium) last night watching Flamenco ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more