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Big Island
- 1. Introduction Big Island isthe biggest of the 365 islands. More than 100 heavenly beaches. 193 km (square kilometers). 130 km of Coast Perimeter The second wonder of Rio. The capital is Vila do Abraao.
- 2. CLIMATE and RELIEF Mountainous topography. Most important peak is PICO DA PEDRA DA AGUA. Strong influence of the sea over its climate. Tropical weather. • Very hot and humid. Medium temperatures of the air are between 15ºC - 30ºC. Medium water temperatures are between 20ºC - 25ºC. Warmest month: February with 30º. Coldest month: July with 20º. Rains : The annual media is 2.242mm
- 3. GEOLOGY Belongs to thesame group of the Pão de Açúcar of Rio do Janeiro.
- 4. 7 BIGBAYS 34 PENINSULAS 2000 BEACHES. Beaches out of sea and beaches in calm sea. Long Rivers that cross some beaches.
- 5. Dois Rios Beach •White sands • Blue green waters • Dois Rios Jail • Little population • Is banned to stay here after 17:00. Lopes Mendes Beach • Prettiest Beach • 3 km of fine and white sand • Amazing transparency • Desert Beach • Little potable water • The sun here cause skin burns • Plenty shade of vegetation • Dangerous Beach but very pretty
- 6. • Inhabitated •Most Paradisiacal Beach • 600 meters of sand • Not to deep waters • There is a small church • A famous palm Dos Meros Beach • Little Beach between two mountains • A lot of palms • Transparent water • Desert • Rock called “ DO DRAGAO” Lagoa Verde / Green Lagoon • No deep waters • Green and transparent waters • Perfect to dive and swim • Small fishes called “MEROS” • Greenish Corals
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- 8. Going to BigIsland… • Flight to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo • Bus from Rio de Janiero to Angra Dos Reis • Bus from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro and then to Angra dos Reis • Boat from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande
- 9. Vila Do Abraao • CAPITAL OF ISLAND • HOTELS • SUPERMARKETS • NO BANKS • SHOPS • SUITES • RESTAURANTS • CHURCH • NO CARS
- 10. How many daysI need to stay in Big Island ? You need more than 7 days because its a big island, and beaches are away between each other because mountains separates each beach. The only two ways to arrive to a beach is by boat or by walking (trekking). Normally the distance between the beaches is from 3 km to 10 or 15 km.
- 11. Fauna • Monkeys • Tropical Fishes • Dolphins • Exotic Birds • Snakes • Squirrels • Spiders • Lizards • Sea Turtles • Sea Stars • Seaweeds
- 12. SCUBA DIVING • HELICOPTER • ACAIÁ CAVE • JORGE GREGO ISLAND • BLUE LAGOON • GREEN LAGOON • PENGUIN SHIP
- 13. NEVER FORGET ! Whenyou are going to walk in the “Trilhas” Never Forget… • Water • Solar factor • Repellent • Flashlight • Food • Good trainers • Caps
- 14. Festivals • Saint Sebastian • Caipira Party • Carnival • Japanese Culture Party
- 15. Is it myDestination ? • YES • NO
- 16. Geographical Location 3000 km fromBuenos Aires
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- 27. Reasons for choosing BigIsland … BECAUSE I… • LOVE THE SEA • LIKE HEAVENLY PLACES • LOVE THE NATURE
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