parque estadual da ilha grande is located on the island by the same name, a corner of the sate that is home to incredible nature and a particularly charming small town, ilha grande has a rich and unique history.

ilha grande, or big island in english, is one of three hundred offshore islands that are part of the municipality of angra dos reis, in the southern part of the state of rio de janeiro called costa verde.

115 km from rio de janeiro, ilha grande is a paradisiacal island like few in the world - and while the word 'paradise' might seem too strong when used in this context, it is safe to say that ilha grande is at the very least a sanctuary of natural beauty and tranquility.