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Ilha de Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Address Baía de Guanabara
    20010-010 Rio de Janeiro
    Brazil
  • Phone number+55 0800 703 2111
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For an interesting alternative to Rio's city beaches, take the boat to the most beautiful island in the Guanabara Bay. Frequented mainly by local families, it can get a little crowded despite the fact that the water is too polluted for swimming. The island features many colonial buildings and souvenir shops. The Festa de São Roque in August is very popular. Ferries leave from downtown, near Praça XV de Novembro.

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Paqueta - Great Rio Day Trip

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-03-06

Paqueta is a charming island in the bay on which Rio de Janeiro is located. No vehicles are allowed on the island, and this alone speaks volum...

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Ilha de Paqueta

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2004-12-01

Any place with no passenger vehicles or stop lights is awesome in my opinion.

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