Ilha Grande - prison turned paradise.

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March 1st 2008

Published: March 23rd 2008

During my time in Rio de Janeiro - I took two trips to the big island - Ilha Grande - it sounds so natural in Portuguese but translated "Big Island" - clumsy. It is virtually road and car free, a natural relaxed paradise just a few hours from the hustle of big city Rio. For most of it's history as part of the country of Brazil Ilha Grande was a high security prison - off limits to the public, the... Read Full Entry

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24th March 2008

contreras_alejandro
Alejandro Contreras

Excellent!!
As usual, great pics Ali!! I'm glad you were able to make it to Ilha Grande. Lopes Mendez is beautiful indeed... Cheers! -ac

20th October 2010

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3rd June 2012

john
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Pisces or Siamese Twins???
rare picture, rare chance to snap equals

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