Ilhe Grande

Ilhe Grande

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May 16th 2007
After days of dreaming about lazing about on an island I finally arrive in Ilhe Grande, an island not far of the coast of Brazil. After another breathtaking bus ride from Paraty to the port town of Angra dos Reis I jump onto a boat that takes me to the island. I have been told to head left on the beach all the way until you find a couple of hostels right on the water front. This is what I do and ... read more

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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