Travel Ilha Grande, BrazilIlha Grande is a beautiful island covered by untouched Atlantic rain forests. The main, and only, town is small and has no cars. 
To get to Ilha Grande you first have to get to Angra dos Reis and then take a boat to the island. The boat ride is very enjoyable and some boats even provide drinks – soda, water, beer. Once on Ilha Grande check out Praia Lopes Mendez, which is on the other side of the island,
There are also over 100 other beaches to visit, some of which can be reached by foot, while others are only by boat access. You can also join an organized tour that will take you to good snorkeling spots and some great beaches. Where to Stay:Santa’s Camping; per person R$15, convenient location, hot showers, tent rentals for R$10Holandes Hostel (Ihla Grande Hostel); dm/s/d/tr R$25/45/65/90, uphill and inland, nicely shaded, banana trees, and chirping parrots, and a terrace with hammocks make this a relaxing spot 
Aquario; dm/r/R$35/90, on the water, has a natural swimming pool and large sun deck with hammocks, barbeques make this a lively and popular backpacker hauntWhen you are ready to leave head back over to the docks and hop on a ferry. Ilha Grande Ferry and Bus Routes:Ilha Grande to Angra do Reis; ferry R$6 weekends, R$15 weekends, 80 minutesOnce in Angra, grab a bus to Rio de Janeiro; R$31, 2.5 hours |
and is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Brazil. It can be accessed by boat or by a three-hour 6.1km (each way) hike. You may want to hike there early in the morning before the sun is at its peak, then catch a boat back – just be sure to follow other beach goers back to the dock – a 10 minute hike from the beach. |
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