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After our adventures in Rio de Janeiro we headed south down the coast for a couple hours to the idyllic island of Ilha Grande.

We stayed at a really cool hostel on the edge of Abraao Beach which is the only populated beach on the island.

The first thing that strikes you is how rustic the island is. There are no roads or cars, and electricity is intermittent. The island is covered in sub tropical rainforest, and dotted with incredible beaches.

The very quiet Abraao town centre

Local police station

Coming across on the boat we'd heard that the island used to be a prison for political and violent offenders. We found the ruins of the old prison cells while exploring the island.

A floating bar

These taxi boats are the only way to travel

On the second day we headed over to Lopes Mendes beach which is one of the best spots on the island to relax. There are miles and miles of white sand, warm waters and cold beers.

On the way back a friendly local approached our boat in his canoe offering us fresh coconuts.

As well as beautiful beaches there are also plenty of waterfalls and fresh water pools that you can swim in. We spent an afternoon here diving off of the rocks.

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