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IT'S CLOSE TO RIO,CAN BE DONE AS A DAY TRIP!
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Try to avoid the high seasons...
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Like the people, weather, culture -need portuguese language course now! ;)
solopes Says: We didn´t like Angra dos Reis! And we didn´t like it because we just saw the harbour, had a reasonable lunch, and moved to Parati. We know that the highlights of Angra are the islands, that we visited from Parati. And with so many private islands in that paradise, it should...
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perfectly_zen Says: This island (=pity island) was for some years the meeting place for brazilian celebrities, also called by locals "Ilha de caras" (caras is a local magazine, that used to hold many events in the island and many pictures of actors, singers and other famous brazilians were...
perfectly_zen Says: Ilhas Botinas (="boot islands") are a pair of tiny islands in the middle of Angra bay, accessible on boat. The are no beaches on these islands...the shore is rocky. But the reason why they are usually chosen among 365 islands to be included in these boat routes are their...
Restaurante Mirante Do Chiquinho: Amazing fish, amazing view
travelmad478 Says: This restaurant is in Muriqui, about 30 kilometers from Angra (toward Rio). It's situated high on a hill overlooking the ocean--the whole place is outdoors, with just a roof and open views out to the sea. We stopped there for lunch after visiting a nearby port, and I must...
janaina Says: ...fish!Angra has an huge nbr of wonderful restaurants,at the continent as so as in the islands!The fishing activity as a way of life,provides you a great variety of fishes and seafood that are always fresh!The best places to have your cold beer and a seafood apetizer is in...
janaina Says: My favorite night spot is private parties on private boats!I have 2 friends holding boats in Angra,and when one or both are there,there is no doubt that if the group is cool and big,we are gone have a party!Alcohol preparations start same day in the morning:the preparation...
solopes Says: Angra dos Reis is mainly a launching port to the islands, and thus a boat is mandatory. Of course, the harbour is full of boats, available to book under many conditions. You just have to search for your best option and bargain it. The same program, with less options, may be...
to ilha grande from mangaratiba or angra dos reis
rkearns Says: that's what i have found, but look at the boats going from mangaratiba, even though they don't suggest it...if you need a different time. http://www.ilhagrande.com.ar/singlepage2.php?id=60&sel_lang=enhere's another one. looks like monday through friday, it leaves at 1530...
janaina Says: As mentioned before,"Piratas Mall" is the most crowded usually,the fact it has a beautiful marina brings there lots of tourists who are staying in their boats and need a jump for some supermarket stuff.This mall has a good supermarket (Zona Sul),a good food square only,with...
SHOPPING FOR ALL TASTES AND POCKETS
janaina Says: There are 2 malls in Angra with all you need as all the malls I saw before (ANGRA SHOPPING AND *DOS PIRATAS* SHOPPING).The street for shopping is RUA DO COMERCIO,cross downtown city and you'll find all you need.
Dizzyhead Says: In rua do Comercio 220 you will find ainternet café with aircondition. I dont rememebr so much abt this café, because I did not have time enough to take any pictures of the place and I was really tired when I got there. But it was ok and fast too. No any problems at all.
janaina Says: Angra locals celebrate their own special events:January 1st:New Year Sea Prossecion:thousands of ornamented boats salute a new year).January 6:Angra Dos Reis aniversary.All January:sea festivalFevereiro:CarnavalMarch/April:Sao Benedito festival(a celebration to the city's...
Bring as little as possible...
joesterg Says: T-shirts, shorts, fleece for the evenings... Good shoes for walking (sandals) Don't bring you XYZ mega-expensive brand new camera etc. -instead, bring some ordinary technology that you will not miss, if it is lost or stolen...
janaina Says: ...is absolutely diferent than anything you ever saw:the samba groups go in boats along the marina,in a collorful and noisy amazing cruise!The boats are decorated according to the subject the group choose,and the group customs as well!
janaina Says: Angra has 2 exposition rooms,where sometimes you can find interesting expositions from locals or begginer artists,many times I found on Rio's newspapers advertisements about unusual art style expositions and went there to check out!Cultural Center Camara Torres and Angra...
janaina Says: Specially in Ilha Grande,you can follow the maps posted or take one at the tourist info and enjoy anything from leisurely to very advanced hiking.Little monkeys,noisy monkeys,huge buterflies,lots of birds,lizards,flowers of all kinds,wild fruit trees and much more you will...
janaina Says: Well,I keep asking myself why every trip we make,we just try again & again to show the world we can do all kinds of sports..(specially because in normal days,the only phisical work we do is to seat at the offices...hehe).Another good try here!
WATERFALLS AND RIVERS IN ANGRA
janaina Says: 1.Bracuhy: one of the well-known rivr rapids in Angra:on the top the only way to get there is by foot.The river is fool of rocks and I recommend you to be careful with the river strenght!!2.Ariro: some rivers coma down from the Sea Mountain Range:it's Angra's rural area,with...
janaina Says: In Ponta Do Leste ( east point ),you can find the remains of the old train trail what connected once Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo,and old cannons used to protect the city ages ago.The East Point is one of the important touristical points in Angra,if you come for a long...
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In Ponta Do Leste ( east point ),you can find the remains of the old train trail what connected once Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo,and old cannons used to...
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Q: How often are their catamarans in Angra dos Reis to take passengers over to Abraao Village on Ilha Grande? I found a website that...
A: that's what i have found, but look at the boats going from mangaratiba, even though they don't suggest it...if you need a different time....
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Some historical fact that explain the name *KING'S CREEK*: when Gaspar De Lemos,a Portuguese navigator,found this place,it was *King's Day* in Portugal,that's why! Here a letter wrote from a navigator...
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Angra dos Reis in my opinion is one of the places you must visit if you are coming to the souhteast region of Brazil. For those who love trekking, diving, secluded beaches, then Angra is an...
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365 islands, they say one for each day of the year, and 2000 beaches...what can say?! just agree that's one of the most beautiful places in Brazil. I've heard Mr R.Abramovich has the same...
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Angra in the Winter (June/July)...
I am staying in Porto Real Resort (condominium 25 km N of Angra). I have family living here, so I get to experience a taste of the luxury life that the rich cariocas live in the weekends. Apart from...
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THIS IS THE ONLY HOTEL WE STAYED IN THE TRIP,ONLY TO COMEMORATE PATRICIA'S BIRTHDAY!!LOOK AT THE CAKE!! NOTHING LEFT AFTER THE PARTY!!
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