Brazil's largest island and a slice of paradise, Ilhabela is perfect for hard-core divers who love the outdoors and can't get enough of diving amongst shipwrecks- there are 16 sunken boats along its coast to explore. Even though it was discovered in 1502 by Amerigo Vespucci, its land remains perfectly untouched and totally gorgeous. Rolling green hills, sparkling water, and yes, even monkeys start your trip off right.

The official site for Ilhabela is here, but you can find info in English by visiting the Virtual Tourist site.

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