Illa Grande

Illa Grande Experience

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November 2nd 2006
Finally left Rio after party party party and went to this little island Illa Grande for a few days. On arriving not only was it raining but all the electricity had cut out!! It was cool just got wasted but couldn’t have a hot shower. Illa Grande is 183 km squared with lots of little treks around the island, however in the rain this isn’t the most appealing. On our second full day we were goi ... 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