Ilha Grande is an island located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The island, which is part of the municipality of Angra dos Reis, remains largely undeveloped. For almost a century it was closed by the Brazilian government to free movement or settlement because it first housed a leper colony and then a top-security prison. Cândido Mendes high-security prison housed some of the most dangerous prisoners within the Brazilian penal system. It was closed in 1994. The largest village on the island is called Vila do Abraão with approximately 1900 inhabitants.
The island, which is 193 km2 (75 sq mi) in area, is now a popular tourist destination that is noted for its scenic beauty, unspoilt tropical beaches, luxuriant vegetation and rugged landscape. The highest point is the 1,031 m (3,383 ft) Pico da Pedra D'Água. Most of its territory is within the Ilha Grande State Park. The remainder of the island is subject to stringent development restrictions.
Ilha Grande is one of the most pristine remnants of Brazil's Atlantic rainforest making it one of the richest ecosystems in the world. As a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation, it holds some of the largest remaining populations of many endangered species, including the red-ruffed fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus), the brown howler monkey (Alouatta fusca), the maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus) the red-browed amazon parrot (Amazona rhodocorytha), and the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris). The seas around the island, which are also protected, feature a unique convergence of tropical, subtropical, and temperate-zone marine life, and may be the only waters in the world where it is possible to see corals and tropical fish including sharks along with sea turtles, Magellanic penguins and cetaceans such as southern right, humpback, Bryde's, orca, and dolphins.
The islands are contained within the 12,400 hectares (31,000 acres) Tamoios Environmental Protection Area (APA), created in 1982. The island (and APA) contains the Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve, created in 2014 from the former Aventureiro Marine State Park, which was integrated with the Praia do Sul Biological Reserve. 62.5% of the island is covered by the Ilha Grande State Park, making a total of 87% of the island protected.
Small-scale ecotourism is being encouraged on the island. Although it has no roads and motorised vehicles banned, the island has more than 150 km (93 mi) of hiking trails connecting all the coastal villages and hamlets. Lodgings have been made available near many of island's 100 unspoilt beaches. One of the most popular activities for visitors is to trek to Lopes Mendes beach, about a two-hour hike from Abraao. Travel companies are now offering sight-seeing trips to see the island's various beaches, mountains trails and waterfalls.
Most of the visitor facilities and the park headquarters are located at Vila do Abraão. The village may be reached from the mainland by local ferries and fast catamarans. On January 1, 2010 devastating mudslides killed at least 19 people on the island.
Praia da Crena Inn
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 0.0
Description : With a stay at Chalé Bela Vista in Angra dos Reis, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Aventureiro Beach, and close to Proveta Beach.
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Vila Pedra Mar
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : With a stay at Pousada Alvorada dos Borbas in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Abraao Beach and close to Lopes Mendes Beach.
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Paz e Amor Suite
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Lonier Praia Inn is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area.
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Chalé Bela Vista
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : With a stay at Laios Hostel in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
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Marlin Hostel
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : With a stay at Cabanas Paraso in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Brava Beach and close to Lopes Mendes Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.
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Colibri Resort
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Marlin Hostel is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
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Ilha Hostel Araçatiba
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Hostel Refugio is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Saint Sebastian Church. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
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Recanto Dos Lima
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : When you stay at Ilha Hostel Araatiba in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and convenient to Aracatibinha Beach and Lagoa Verde. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A train station pick-up service is available for a surcharge.
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Che Lagarto Hostel Ilha Grande
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : With a stay at Beira Mar Hostel in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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Hostel Casa Da Malu
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : With a stay at Che Lagarto Hostel Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be close to Abraao Beach and Lopes Mendes Beach. Featured amenities include a business center and luggage storage.
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Pousada Refúgio do Capitão
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.0
Description : With a stay at Hostel Casa Da Malu in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
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Asalem
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Recanto do Sabi in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Atlantica Jungle Lodge
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Telhado Azul is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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CLH SuÃtes Ilha Grande
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Atlantica Jungle Lodge in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Mangues Beach and close to Lopes Mendes Beach. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
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Pousada Velho Guerreiro
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at CLH Sutes Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be close to Abraao Beach and Lopes Mendes Beach. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
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Pousada Vento Sul
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Velho Guerreiro is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Pousada Portal dos Borbas
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Portal do Sol in Angra dos Reis, you'll be convenient to Abraao Beach and Abraaozinho Beach. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge.
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Pousada Alvorada dos Borbas
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Portal dos Borbas in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Elite Dive Center and Saint Sebastian Church. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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Pousada Lonier Praia Inn
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Albatroz in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Elite Dive Center and Saint Sebastian Church. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Recanto da Ana Alice
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Paz e Amor Suite is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach.
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Pousada Green Life
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Recanto da Ana Alice is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff.
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Pousada Armação dos Anjos
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Recanto Da Pedra is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Laios Hostel
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Armao dos Anjos in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Elite Dive Center and Saint Sebastian Church. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
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Cabanas ParaÃso
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : When you stay at Praia da Crena Inn in Angra dos Reis, you'll be by the sea and close to Abraaozinho Beach and Lopes Mendes Beach.
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Pousada Lagamar
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Colibri Resort in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Elite Dive Center and Saint Sebastian Church. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a library.
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POUSADA ACONCHEGO
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Beach House Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Elite Dive Center and Saint Sebastian Church. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library.
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Arrastão da Ilha
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at POUSADA ACONCHEGO, you'll be centrally located in Angra dos Reis, steps from Saint Sebastian Church and minutes from Elite Dive Center. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Pousada Mata Nativa
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : When you stay at Pousada Dolce Vita e Mergulho in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and convenient to Aracatibinha Beach and Lagoa Verde. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk.
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Pousada Ouro Verde
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Estalagem Costa Verde is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
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Pousada Ancoradouro
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Ouro Verde in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and close to Elite Dive Center. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
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Bambu Brasil Suites
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Recanto Dos Lima in Angra dos Reis, you'll be convenient to Bananal Beach and Aracatiba Beach. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Pousada Toca do Mar
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Bambu Brasil Suites in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Abraao Beach and Elite Dive Center. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Pousada e Restaurante Convés
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Pousada Toca do Mar in Angra dos Reis, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Mangues Beach and close to Lopes Mendes Beach. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Pousada Mar Azul
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : When you stay at Pousada e Restaurante Convés in Angra dos Reis, you'll be near the beach and convenient to Aracatibinha Beach and Lagoa Verde. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
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Paraiso Azul Retiro
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Mar Azul is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach.
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Pousada Caúca
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : When you stay at Paraiso Azul Retiro in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and convenient to Aracatiba Beach and Bananal Beach. Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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Pacific Paradise Motel
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 2.5
Description : When you stay at Pousada Refgio do Capito in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and convenient to Lagoa Verde and Aracatibinha Beach. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff.
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Pousada Telhado Azul
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : When you stay at Asalem in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the waterfront and convenient to Abraao Beach and Abraaozinho Beach. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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Recreio da Praia
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Vento Sul is minutes from Abraao Beach and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
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Pousada Portal do Sol
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Recreio da Praia is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
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Pousada Albatroz
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : When you stay at Vila Pedra Mar in Ilha Grande, you'll be on the beach and convenient to Aracatibinha Beach and Proveta Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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Pousada Recanto Da Pedra
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : When you stay at Pousada Green Life in Angra dos Reis, you'll be on the beach and convenient to Aracatibinha Beach and Lagoa Verde. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Beach House Ilha Grande
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : When you stay at Pousada Lagamar in Ilha Grande, you'll be near the beach and convenient to Aracatibinha Beach and Proveta Beach. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
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Pousada Dolce Vita e Mergulho
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Arrasto da Ilha is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Estalagem Costa Verde
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Mata Nativa is minutes from Saint Sebastian Church and Elite Dive Center. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage.
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Hostel Refugio
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at Pousada Ancoradouro in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), you'll be minutes from Abraao Beach and close to Lopes Mendes Beach. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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Beira Mar Hostel
Country : BrazilCity : Ilha Grande
Stars : 3.0
Description : Located in Angra dos Reis (Vila do Abraao), Pousada Caca is minutes from Elite Dive Center and Abraao Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
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