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lopes mendes beach in the beautiful island of ilha grande near rio de janeiro in brazil
lopes mendes beach in the beautiful island of ilha grande near rio de janeiro in brazil

Discover Ilha Grande, Brazil

Tropical Rainforests. Snorkelling Oasis.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Ilha Grande

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Ilha Grande: Sailboat at beach Praia Lopes Mendes, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil Sailboat on the beach of Ilha Grande Island.
Sandy beach Sandy beach.
Beach stones transparent sea blue sky island Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Beach stones.
Tropical Coast of Ilha Grande Island, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil Tropical Coast.
sleeping net Relax in a hammock.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Ilha Grande, Brazil

Famous For

Ilha Grande is known for having the most pristine example of Brazil's endangered Atlantic rainforest habitat. It's an important place for biodiversity and conservation.

delicious grilled dorado or sea bream fish with lemon and orange slices, spices, fresh parsley and spinach on white platter on old wooden table, horizontal view from above

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try the island's fresh seafood, especially the grilled fish. Don't miss the homemade Brazilian pastries, a true local delight.

Dois Rios beach on Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian landscape. Tourism in southeast brazil.

Fun Facts

Dois Rios – where two rivers flow into the Atlantic – is now a popular beach, but the locale was once the site of a prison that was shut down in 1994. You can tour the small museum located at the ruins.

Port Name & Location

Port of Ilha Grande, Brazil
Ship will ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

Portuguese is the local language spoken in Ilha Grande. To ask how someone is doing, say "Como vai você?" "Olá" is hello whilst "adeus" is goodbye and "por favour" means please.

Time Zone

Brasilia Standard Time
UTC/GMT-3

Currency & Shopping

Local currency used in Ilha Grande for shopping is the Brazilian Real. There is a scattering of shops in the towns to buy souvenirs like hammocks and flip flops, which almost seem like an island dress code, and will remind you of that easy island livin’.

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