A Brazilian Island Paradise Now Charges Tourists to Visit
A new Ilha Grande tourist tax of up to about $19 has triggered protests, burned payment booths and a court...
June 13, 2026Topic
ilha grande
Brazil Minister of Tourism: Cruise season will be a success
Alongside the Brazilian Cruise Liner Association (CLIA) chairman Marco Ferraz, MSC CEO Adrian Ursilli and Costa Cruises CEO Dario Rustico,
November 6, 2021
Visiting Rio de Janeiro’s Island Escape on Ilha Grande
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A relatively short two-hour drive from the city of Rio...
November 13, 2018
Rio State Aims to Combat Illegal Deforestation with Drones
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A recent state government project, named ‘Olho no Verde’ (Eye...
May 29, 2018
Mangaratiba: the Gateway of Rio’s Stunning ‘Costa Verde’
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Located at the entrance of Costa Verde (Green Coast) along...
November 13, 2017
Rio Announces Call for Ilha Grande Sustainable Solutions
Residents of Rio de Janeiro can present sustainable solutions for the preservation of Ilha Grande Bay, located off the coast...
April 19, 2017
Rio de Janeiro State has Six of the Best Beaches in Brazil
Once again the State of Rio de Janeiro is recognized for its beauties. Cabo Frio, Arraial do Cabo, Angra dos...
March 7, 2017How to Spend 10 Days Traveling in Rio de Janeiro
Like a lot of places, ten days is not enough to experience all that Rio de Janeiro has to offer,...
January 7, 2017
Ride Rio’s Waters in Style with Rio Classic Sailing
With Rio Classic Sailing, guests can sail Rio’s stunning waters aboard a fully restored classic 42.7-foot yawl, one of the...
October 28, 2016