Ilha Grande Birds Eye View

Ilha Grande, or "big island", is a 193 km² forested island located around 151 km off of the Atlantic coast of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and about 450 km from São Paulo. A popular outdoor destination, the island remains largely undeveloped as much of the area falls within Ilha Grande State Park. Thus, the remainder of the island is subject to striā€¦
Ilha Grande, or "big island", is a 193 km² forested island located around 151 km off of the Atlantic coast of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and about 450 km from São Paulo. A popular outdoor destination, the island remains largely undeveloped as much of the area falls within Ilha Grande State Park. Thus, the remainder of the island is subject to stringent development restrictions in order to preserve the natural environment; vehicles are not permitted and roads are virtually non-existent. For visitors, an hour-long, pre-paid boat excursion is the sole way to access the island. Several small villas and hamlets cater to researchers, tourists and nature-lovers, and around 2,000 people inhabit the largest town on the island, Vila do Abraão.
  • Location: Atlantic Ocean
  • Population: ~5000 (2014)
  • Area: 193 km² (75 sq mi)
  • Highest elevation: 1,031 m (3383 ft)
  • Highest point: Pico da Pedra D'Água
  • Municipality: Angra dos Reis
  • State: Rio de Janeiro
Data from: en.wikipedia.org