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Ilhas Cagarras
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The Ilhas Cagarras (Cagarras Islands) are an uninhabited archipelago located 5 km (3.1 miles) off Ipanema, a major beach of the southern coast of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They have been designated a federal natural monument since 2010.
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Ilhas Cagarras | |
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Cagarras Islands | |
![]() A view of Ipanema from Corcovado. The Cagarras Islands can be seen on the background, along with islands Redonda and Redondinha further at the back. | |
Nearest city | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Coordinates | 23°01′49″S 43°12′01″W |
Area | 523 ha (1,290 acres) |
Designation | Natural monument |
Created | 13 April 2010 |
Administrator | Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation |
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