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State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
When we arrive at Angra dos Reis, we go straight to the harbour to take a schooner boat trip through the archipelago of Ilha Grande.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Angra dos Reis
Welcome to Angra dos Reis, a name that translates to 'King's Cove,' discovered by Portuguese explorers on the day of the Epiphany in 1502. You are standing on one of the most picturesque stretches of the Brazilian coastline, the…
Listen in the app2Praia de Avizcaya — The Gateway
Our journey begins at Praia de Avizcaya, a charming and tranquil beach located on the Ponta Leste peninsula. This 500-meter stretch of sand is a perfect starting point for understanding the 'Angra lifestyle.' Unlike the more…
Listen in the app3Ilha de Cataguas — The Cinema Landscape
A short boat ride from the coast brings us to Ilha de Cataguas, often described as a 'movie set' due to its breathtaking, near-perfect beauty. The island is characterized by two small hills covered in vibrant greenery, connected…
Listen in the app4Lagoa Azul — The Natural Aquarium
We now move toward Ilha Grande to visit the legendary Lagoa Azul, or Blue Lagoon. This is not a lagoon in the traditional sense, but a shallow, sheltered area between several small islets where the water takes on a brilliant,…
Listen in the app5Freguesia de Santana — History in the Jungle
Our next stop on Ilha Grande is Freguesia de Santana, a place where history and nature are inextricably linked. This quiet bay was once the most important center of Ilha Grande, home to large farms that produced coffee, sugar,…
Listen in the app6Praia do Dentista — The Emerald Jewel
We journey now to the Ilha da Gipóia to visit Praia do Dentista, also known as Jurubaíba. This beach is arguably the most beautiful and sophisticated in the Angra bay. …
Listen in the app7Ilhas Botinas — The Twin Sentinels
Our final maritime stop is the Ilhas Botinas, two small, rocky islets that are often considered the postcard of Angra dos Reis. These 'twin islands' are essentially two large formations of granite emerging from the sea,…
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As our tour of Angra dos Reis comes to a close, take a final look toward the horizon where the emerald sea meets the forest-clad islands. You have experienced a destination that is unique in the world, a maritime labyrinth of 365…
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What is Angra Dos Reis?
Angra Dos Reis is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.0067, -44.3146 |
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