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The sun disappears behind Ihla Grande  
   

The sun disappears behind Ihla Grande

Ilha Grande Jungle Boogie

February 25th 2008
Kazza says From the moment we read about it in the travel books we knew we wanted to visit the island retreat of Ilha Grande. The island's history fascinated us: first it was a hideout for pirates, then a lepor colony and finally a prison for some of Brazil's most violent criminals. All that remains of these now are some ruins amidst tropical beaches and virgin Atlantic rainforest. F ... read more
South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Ilha Grande

Brazilian Flag 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
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