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Ilha Grande comprises 193 square kilometres of mountainous jungle, historic ruins, and beautiful beaches, excellent for some scenic tropical rambling.

The entire island is a state park, and the authorities have been successful at limiting development and maintaining a ban on motor vehicles, whether owned by visitors or locals. Its secluded beaches and protected landscapes also make it a rewarding island escape on a Brazil luxury tour.

The main drawback is the ferocity of the insects, especially during the summer, so come equipped with repellent.

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Keith Drew

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Keith Drew

A former Rough Guides Managing Editor, Keith Drew has written or updated over a dozen Rough Guides, including Costa Rica, Japan and Morocco. As well as writing for The Telegraph, The Guardian and BRITAIN Magazine, among others, he also runs family-travel website Lijoma.com. Follow him @keithdrewtravel on Twitter and @BigTrips4LittleTravellers on Instagram.