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Background: 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 the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.

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By Chlordan
December 19th 2007

Ilha Grande and Paraty

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Ilha Grande
The view of the island from the ferry

From Ilha do Mel we booted it up the coast to get to Ilha Grande in time to meet up with Katie and Carter one more time before they went home to Canada. It was a trek to make it to Ilha Grande since we had to ferry to the mainland from Ilha do Mel, bus to Curitiba, bus to Sao Paulo, another bus to Angra dos Reis and finally a ferry to Ilha Grande. However, Ilha Grande was totally worth the effort. The island is much more lively than Ilha do Mel and the surfing is really, really good. We [View Full Entry]

By Sebi
November 28th 2007

Ilha Grande

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tropische Idylle

in tropischen Inselarchipel Ilha Grande [View Full Entry]

By minfin
November 7th 2007

Brazil - yoga retreat, Iha Grande

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The village on the island

The beginning of my travels have begun!! Brazil! Woohoo! Rest and relaxation is the first week´s plan. On a yoga retreat on Iha Grande, and island south of Rio de Janeiro. Staying at Sagu mini resort, my place overlooks the ocean. It´s beautiful, but mini resort really means barely a resort. Guess I am a spoiled American! :) Yoga on the ocean is awesome. We have yoga morning and night, lots of hiking. The hiking is so beautiful, but quite vertical and challenging. My ass is soar! I am having lots of time for introspection, reading, taking care of myself. which [View Full Entry]

By ian jason
October 30th 2007

ilha grande

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on the boat over to ilha grande with aaron

we then left rio and went down to big island....it has the best beaches in brasil, water was amazing...and the best caipringha and nice place to relax and drink and eat amazing food...and it is so nice an pretty....just look [View Full Entry]

By SouthAmericaAdventure
October 27th 2007

Ilha Grande

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Ilha Grande
The boat trip there

Ilha Grande was beautiful and sunny - yeah! [View Full Entry]

By Paul and Emma
October 23rd 2007

Ilha Grande

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Another stunning beach

After the hectic yet laid back bustle of Rio we took the short journey of around 5 hours south by bus and boat to the beautiful island of Ilha Grande, The weather was very changable (from hot to cool and wet to dry) but the scenery was stunning no matter the conditions. Our hostel.. www.aquariohostel.com We spent 5 nights with our new Aussie friends Marcus and Adele Bianca and Sophia, we swam snorkled kayaked and caught up on loads of sleep....... All in all a V-good trip. [View Full Entry]

By SandGs World Travels
October 19th 2007

Isla Grande

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Ilha Grande

Driver picked us up at 5:30am to drive to Mangaratiba to catch the ferry to Ilha Grande. We stopped at a gas station, so the drive could have coffee and a pastry at the coffee bar (Brazilians stand at a bar to drink their coffee). Caught the ferry to the island. Went past beautiful green islands. Ilha Grande port consists of a pier and a small cluster of restaurants and pousadas - very quaint. It has a hippy feel. Caught a tour boat to visit other beaches and to snorkel. We were impressed with the clear blue color of the water [View Full Entry]

By SSA
October 18th 2007

Ilha Grande ...Paradise

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Approaching Ilha Grande
Docking at Abraa, the only sizeable village on the island.

Thurs 18th Oct: This island is so tranquil and quiet after the noise and crowds of the cities..... no vehicles apart from a few bicycles, narrow cobbled-stoned streets with quaint shops in its only village and a multitude of fantastic beaches. I took a boat tour yesterday and hired out some snorkling gear. It was a whole day trip with about 35 others. We visited a few different beaches for swimming and also a bay area called the Blue Lagoon which was great for snorkling - saw a colourful range of fish (most I didn´t recognise). The water was very clear. [View Full Entry]

By SSA
October 17th 2007

Towards Ihla Grande

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On our way up
En route to the statue of Christ by tram.

Tues 16th Oct: Didn´t actually reach the beach yesterday afternoon - en route I saw an Irish Pub and thought I'd pop in and try a half a Guinness -- a fatal mistake! Met a few countrymen who had settled in Brazil and one half led to another; before I knew it was dark and it was time to get a bite to eat and back to the hostel. (Guinness is very expensive in Brazil) As the hostel has only recently opened it was not full; only one other in the dorm besides me. I planned to see the statue of [View Full Entry]

By brendon and karen
October 10th 2007

Ilhe Grande

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ilha grande

Hey Folks! Brendon was being unkind about everyone on the tour, it´s just the average age was a little bit older than wee expected and there was defo too much gore tex for our liking (you know the type). But turned out everyone was cool, even the big German guy who came across as a twat turned out to be a great laugh, he even pulled a Brazillian girl about 10 years younger than him and we've arranged to meet up with a few people that were on the tour when we get to Oz. After leaving Rio we went to [View Full Entry]

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