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Ilha Grande


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 111 attractions in Rio de Janeiro
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Attraction type: Island
Address: Angra dos Reis District
Bay of Ilha Grande Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

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[ Date ] [ Rating ]
4 of 5 stars
karol_monteiro   12 contributions
Lafayette, Louisiana
Sep 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed in this 'pousada' with my husband in Dec/2007, and we both loved it. The breakfast was great, staff very good, hotel very cozy, and location was awesome! On our balcony there was a cozy bench where we could sit and watch the parrots/birds in the forest. Great view of the rain forest. Quiet place, but few minutes from... more

5 of 5 stars
modesto2   12 contributions
San Francisco, California
Sep 26, 2009

IG was the best part of my trip. My girlfriend and I spent the first two nights of our vacation in Rio and then spent the remaining three nights at the Pousada Beira Mar in IG. First, a few notes about getting to IG. We departed Rio for IG on a Monday and returned to Rio on a Thursday. After... more

5 of 5 stars
LauraandChris   5 contributions
Toronto, ON
Dec 11, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

If you are looking for luxury, this is not the place for you but if you are a fan of the most beautiful beaches, friendly people, lush gardens and nature galore.. you have met your match. Ilha Grande is like landing on the island from ‘lost’ but developed. While there is not a large selection of nicer restaurants there are... more

2 of 5 stars
Cracka   2 contributions
Brazil
Jun 11, 2007
3/5 found this review helpful

The island is rustic and make sure to bring lot's of cash because not all the establishments take credit cards. STAY CLEAR OF THE POUSADA TROPICANA!!! That is unless you like beds that smell like the seat of a greyhound bus. more

5 of 5 stars
Amapola13   1 contribution
Buenos Aires
Jun 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Volvi de la Isla en febrero de 2009. Alojada en Vista Linda...Inmejorable! Algo de Historia: Ilha Grande es un lugar... more

5 of 5 stars
VeroBA   5 contributions
Buenos Aires
Apr 11, 2009

Estuvimos en Ilha Grande en el mes de Marzo 2009 y nos hospedamos en la Pousada Alvorada Dos Borbas. La... more

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Ilha Grande Address

Angra dos Reis District | Bay of Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil