Family trip to Ilha Grande with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Ilha Grande has been an extremely attractive tourist destination for the last decays. The access to the island used to be denied not only for travelers but for Brazilians as well because of the local prison. To date, the island's tourism infrastructure is not that good developed, but on the other hand, there is a magnificent pristine nature and a bunch of opportunities for leisure activities. So, come to Ilha Grande, but remember that you won't be able to move around with your kid by car, as there is no public transport or taxi service at all. The reason for it is the forbiddance on all kinds of motor wheeled vehicles there. Please, keep it in mind and plan ahead how you would go around the area with your child.
Locals are known for their tranquil and peaceful temper. People here always try to resolve an argument by a simple conversation and to reduce tension by joking. Fighting here is a very rare … Open
The island was discovered by Portuguese people in 1502. The islands current name Ilha Grande is translated from Portuguese as «Big Island». It’s interesting that the tribes of Tupi, … Open
Older kids would be interested in the local prison which had been functioning for more than 100 years; later it was turned into a museum. You can also buy some hand-made souvenirs for your children there. One more activity for you and your kid is to go up to the very top of the white-stone Castelhanos Lighthouse or to take a walk around the Vila do Abraã – the urban centre of the island with a great number of ancient representatives of the colonial style. There is an aqueduct hidden in the island's forest which was built in 1893; you can also find the ex-hospital just near the aqueduct where all the non-residents were kept in quarantine for a few weeks in the past.
Ilha Grande can be proudly called as one of the cleanest islands in the world. The pure and unspoiled nature, many kilometers of forests, clean beaches, waterfalls, mountain rivers – any … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Ilha Grande and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Ilha Grande
♥ Amusement park 'Rio Water Planet' Rio de Janeiro, 71.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Play City' Rio de Janeiro, 96.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Rio Water Planet' Rio de Janeiro, 71.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Play City' Rio de Janeiro, 96.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Aquariums in Ilha Grande and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Aquario de Ubatuba' , 98.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Aquário do Zoo do Rio de Janeiro' , 103.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Aquário de Aparecida do Norte' , 113.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Aquario de Ubatuba' , 98.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Aquário do Zoo do Rio de Janeiro' , 103.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Aquário de Aparecida do Norte' , 113.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Zoos and gardens in/near Ilha Grande
♥ Zoo 'Zoológico Municipal de Volta Redonda' Volta Redonda, 67.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Jardim Zoológico Lauro Palhares' Pará de Minas, 94.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Rio de Janeiro Zoo' Rio de Janeiro, 99.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Jardim Zoológico de Niterói' Niterói, 114 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Zoológico Municipal de Volta Redonda' Volta Redonda, 67.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Jardim Zoológico Lauro Palhares' Pará de Minas, 94.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Rio de Janeiro Zoo' Rio de Janeiro, 99.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Jardim Zoológico de Niterói' Niterói, 114 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of Ilha Grande
Christ The Redeemer
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Ilha Grande center - 100 km.
The basic building material was concrete. It's noteworthy that the monument is the highest point of the city and its surroundings, so during thunderstorms it often catches lightning. Builders foresaw this nuance few decades ago, so they specially preserved part of the stone from which the statue was erected, to use it for restorations. …
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Plateau of Parana-Etendeca
From the series “Volcanoes that changed the face of the Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Ilha Grande center - 99 km.
It is estimated that more than 2.3 million cubic kilometers of magma were poured onto the earth's surface during the eruption. The Tristan hotspot is considered to be the main source of such a large-scale eruption. It is located near the southern tip of Africa. There are underwater mountain elevations in the Atlantic Ocean. The Rio Grande is considered the most significant of them. Their presence also proves the theory of a large-scale eruption. …
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Photogallery of best places of Ilha Grande
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Ilha Grande
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Ilha Grande - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Ilha Grande, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Ilha Grande for families with children.