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The long white sand of Lopes Mendes beach on Ilha Grande

Beyond Rio · by road and boat via Angra dos Reis

Ilha Grande: out of Rio

Atlantic Forest trails, no cars, the village of Abraão and the white sand of Lopes Mendes.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Ilha Grande: an island without cars

    Ilha Grande·In depth

    A forested island off Angra dos Reis with no cars, trails between its beaches and the long white sand of Lopes Mendes.

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What to see

  1. White sand

    Lopes Mendes beach

    Ilha Grande·Beach

    The long white beach on the ocean side of Ilha Grande, reached by trail or boat.

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  2. The island’s village

    Abraão

    Ilha Grande·Village

    The village and quay of Ilha Grande, where the boats arrive.

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