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Review:
The 365 islands that make up Angra dos Reis are located in the southwest region of Rio de Janeiro. The biggest of these islands, Ilha Grande, is known internationally as a destination for scuba diving, and visitors to Ilha Grande can explore beneath its waters to find shipwrecks, coral reefs, and a multitude of sea life. Angra dos Reis is renowned for its beautiful beaches as well as for the colonial era mansions on the islands. Visitors can tour old villages, hike amongst the beauty of Ilha Grande State Park, and even explore the ruins of the old Cândido Mendes prison.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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