Ilha Grande
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Ilha Grande, a location that represents one of the most significant remnants of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and a cornerstone of the UNESCO World Heritage site known as Paraty and Ilha Grande – Culture and…
Listen in the app2The Biological Imperative: Biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest
To understand Ilha Grande, one must first understand the Atlantic Forest, or Mata Atlântica. While the Amazon often captures global headlines, the Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse and most threatened biomes on the…
Listen in the app3A Chronology of Isolation: From Lazareto to Cândido Mendes
The history of Ilha Grande is a fascinating study in how human institutions can inadvertently lead to environmental preservation. Before the arrival of Europeans, the island was the territory of the Tamoio people, who called it…
Listen in the app4Closing
As our six-day expedition concludes, we find ourselves back where we began, yet fundamentally changed by the journey. We have circumnavigated an island that serves as a living museum of Atlantic Forest biology and Brazilian…
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What is Ilha Grande?
Ilha Grande is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.1425, -44.2081 |
| Last updated |