Colors of Ilha Grande - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Today Ilha Grande is a recognized tourist destination, but a few decades ago it was closed to travelers. There was a large prison, where dangerous criminals were imprisoned. There was the …
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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 …
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As soon as you arrive at Ilha Grande, allocate some time and money to taste the local cuisine. Here you can find a quirky mix of original Indian dishes (which were brought to the island from …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Ilha Grande and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Ilha Grande
♥ Catedral São Francisco Xavier, Itaguaí, 49.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral Sant’Ana, Barra do Piraí, 81.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral São Francisco Xavier, Itaguaí, 49.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Catedral Sant’Ana, Barra do Piraí, 81.9 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Ilha Grande and around
Rio carnaval
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
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Distance from Ilha Grande center - 102.5 km.
In the Middle Ages the carnival was considered a holiday of the poor. Over and over again it was banned, but each time the locals managed to defend their right to a holiday. For hundreds of years the carnival has become a large-scale celebration. Preparations for the Rio Carnival go on for months before the event and hundreds of thousands of people are involved in the preparation. Despite the fact that the modern holiday has lost its identity and historic charm, it remains an event of huge proportions. …
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Copacabana Beach
From the series “Dangerous and Treacherous Beaches That Can Be Lethal”
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Distance from Ilha Grande center - 102.6 km.
The beach length is quite large and forms about 4 000 meters. Along the beach there is an incredibly beautiful Avenida Atlantica, with countless cozy restaurants and shops. Today one can hardly imagine that a small fishing village Copacabana was located just a few decades ago on the site of today's giant beach resort. In recent decades, this district has been known not only for its active infrastructure, but also for its crime. …
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Colors of Ilha Grande in photos
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