Ilha Grande Travel Forum

Hi there!

I am planning a trip to Ilha Grande in April 2008 and would really value some info from anyone who has visited - the more feedback , the better:
- Have you had any problems with the 'wildlife' on the island - snakes etc?
- Is there a medical facility on the island - hospital or doctors?
- What about malaria and Denge fever - did you take malaria tablets? Any illness? What about upset stomachs?
- What is the Pousada Naturalia like? Any other/better recommendations?
- Have you been to Ilha Grande in April (start)? If so, how was the weather?
- We are planning a few days in Rio on the way to Ilha Grande - any good recommendations? Any problems with crime?

Thanks loads in advance for your advice. All info on Ilha Grande welcome.

Jo.

Hey VT-travellers!

Three friends and I are going to Ilha Grande 5 days, from October 8th until 12th.

We are going to rent a sailing boat to go there. We have two spots left in the boat. Anyone would like to join us in this amazing adventure?

Please contact me as soon as possible!

Hello VTMembers,

I'm planning on getting to Ilha Grande on October with some friends. My idea would be to rent a sailing boat in Angra dos Reis to sail to Ilha Grande and explore the island with the boat. I have the sailing license so I wouldn't need an extra man on board.

Could anyone give me advise on where to rent it? Please also tell me if you think it isn't a good idea.

Obrigado!

ENRIC

Can I visit Ilha Grande as a day trip from Rio de Janeiro, i.e. go early in the morning and return in the evening? If so, what bus/ferry can I take? Thank you!!

Carly

Hello Everyone,

After spending 11 years in Toronto, Canada i have decided that it is time for a change. A couple of my friends and i are thinking about taking a year off to travel and of course we would like to spend most to all of our time on Ilha Grande.
What are the possiblities of gaining work on the island ( if any)? When i was there in November i observed that there was ample accomodations so that shouldn't be a problem.
What i really want to know is there a possiblity of teaching english or attaining any sort of job on the island? I have decided to enroll myself into Portuguese classes up here to get a head start.
Please provide me your most honest feedback as i would like to know if my dream could become a reality.

Obrigada,
TG 11

Good morning,
I have a quick question to ask..I recently visited Ilha Grande, RJ and absolutely loved it. Anyone who is interested in going it is worth the trip. I only spent 4 days there but it was worth it. If you have any questions i can help you.
Whislt on the island, i met many people who all gave me their phone numbers. I am wondering would these numbers be mobiles or landlines? The reason i am asking is that i would like to send them a text as my Portugese is limited. Please advise.

Obrigada, TG 11

I'm helping out a friend who's looking for accomodation in Ilha Grande. Does anyone know of a nice place where I can book something?
Thanks!

Hi, I would really appreciate your recommendations of where to stay in Ilha Grande? We are four girls who want some really nice chill out time on the beach, but would also like to be near restaurants etc. So any recommendations of houses to rent or hostels to stay in would be fab!

I'm thinking of going to Ilha Grande in January 07.

I'm travelling with 2 friends, and we're really hoping to do some rockclimbing. Is it possible on Ilha Grande? If so, anyone know of any guides?

Thanks in advance!

PS. Você pode me escrever em portugês...

Is it possible to sunbathe nude on any of the beaches on Ilha Grande

Hi,

I've heard that if you miss the regular ferry (Angra-Abrao 15:30), you can hire a boat in Angra to take you to Ilha Grande. Has anyone done this? Is it easy to find someone willing to take you across (especially if I'm arriving in the evening on a Friday) ?

Thanks for your input!

Does anyone have any information / website links about bus schedules to and from Mangaratiba out of Rio, also ferry schedules from Mangaratiba to Ilha Grande? Thanks!!

hiya, have 4 days to spend and was thinking to go tot Ilha Grande for those days. I have 6 days after that to spend in Rio.
What you reckon?
Thanks xxx

Me again!
Does anyone knows if there is somewhere to stay in Lopes Mendes? Some small cheap hostal, or even camping (but for camping it would be good to have bungalows, cause you're not carrying tents and sleeping bags from Portugal!!!)?
My boy-f keeps on asking me that, since it's the only surfuble beach in Ilha Grande, as far as we know!

Thanks!!

Hey,

I'm going to Ilha Grande in 10 days. People have told us that during this time of the year it's usually not packed (and we are going during week days), so i'm not really worried to book anything in advance. It's just that some friend of a friend (u know how it is...) told me that we shouldn't stay in Vila Abraao, cause it's not very beautifull and the rest of the island is far more interesting, but i can't seem to find hostels anywhere else. I just wanted to have a few names or specific palces so we can know where to go first, when we get there!

Another thing, everyone is scaring me about Rio being really dangerous, so i'll probably won't carry my professional camera around, just a small one. But i was wandering...it'll be alright to carry my camera in Ilha Grande and paraty, to where we're also going, won't it? Cause i really wanted to take some cool pics!!

Thanks everyone
Angela
PS. i'll probably full this forum up with questions during this week! I'm sooo excited!!!!

Hi,
Does anyone know any english speaking websites that are gonna give me timetables on busses from Sao Paulo to Angra Dos Reis.
Or failing that, does anyone have any other ideas on a quicker way to make this journey other than by bus. Boat from Sao maybe ?
Thanks for any replies,
Pete

Does any one knows how the weather uses to be in March, in Ilha Grande? Does it use to be sunny?

Thanks

COULD ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME TO LOCATE A HOUSE FOR RENT FROM DEC. 15 TO JAN8TH?

THANK YOU..
STEVE

Hello

I was wondering what the weather will be like in Ilha Grande in late August? Has anyone been at that time of year?

Thanks
Mary

what will be the weather in the next few days in ilha grande (jenuary the3rd-6th)?

what will be the weather in ilha grande between the
3-8th of jenuary 2004

How do you get from Parati to Ilha Grande? Are there direct boats from Parati to Ilha Grande?

Thanks

Ron

I'll be on my honeymoon in Rio during mid August. WIll Ilha Grande be too cold to enjoy?

I am going there in December,2003. Therefore, I just want to know what are the best places to stay for someone who wants peace. I have heard of Sitio Itaguaçu in Ilha Grande, as well as Lagamar Pousada. Does anybody have any opinion in this matter?
Você tambem pode me escrever em portugês.
Janayna