Sugarloaf Mountain

Ilha Grande

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April 25th 2009
Just taking a quick second to check in and upload some pictures. We left Rio on Tuesday for Ilha Grande, a small, amazing island that is an hour drive and an hour boat ride from Rio. There are no cars or ATMs on the island, and it has only dirt & cobblestone streets, small shops, restaurants and pousadas (small hotels). It´s a must if you´re in the area. On the island is a great surfing beac ... 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