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Ilha Grande and Ubatuba

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May 4th 2011
20th April - 24th April Because it was the Easter weekend, pretty much EVERYWHERE was fully booked! I managed to get one night on Ilha Grande, a beautiful island about an hour away from Rio. The hostel overlooked the bay with a gorgeous beach and you can walk through jungle area to get to waterfalls etc. Heard a lot of monkeys too but didnt see any! Shame I could only get one night, but just as I ... read more

South America » Brazil » São Paulo » Ubatuba

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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