Paquetá Island, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Paquetá Island
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#132 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

Island, Top attraction

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Paquetá Island is an island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro. The name of the island is a Tupi word meaning "many pacas". The island is an auto-free zone, so travel is limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages. Paquetá has twenty baobabs, the only ones in Brazil beside the baobab in Passeio Público. ()

Local name: Ilha de Paquetá Area: 0.46 mi²Coordinates: 22°45'35"S, 43°6'29"W

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Paquetá Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maminó - Buffet Infantil, Paquetá, Cacuia, Cocotá.

6.4 miSW
22°48'47"S • 43°11'28"W
Maminó - Buffet Infantil, Rio de Janeiro
164 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park, Event space
~1850 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro
9 min walk • Paquetá is a neighborhood, located in Paquetá Island, in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6.4 miSW
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Cacuia, Rio de Janeiro
165 min walk • Cacuia is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5.6 miSW
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Cocotá, Rio de Janeiro
143 min walk • Cocotá is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6.3 miSW
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Jardim Carioca, Rio de Janeiro
160 min walk • Jardim Carioca is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5.1 miW
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Bancários, Rio de Janeiro
129 min walk • Bancários is a neighborhood located at Ilha do Governador in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As of 2010 it has a population of 12,512.
4.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Freguesia, Rio de Janeiro
110 min walk • Freguesia is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Tauá, Rio de Janeiro
145 min walk • Tauá is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Zumbi, Rio de Janeiro
155 min walk • Zumbi is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Praia da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro
147 min walk • Praia da Bandeira is a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5.8 miSE
Locality
São Gonçalo
147 min walk • One of the main attractions in São Gonçalo is its beautiful coastline. With miles of golden sands and crystal-clear waters, the beaches here are a paradise for sun seekers and water sports enthusiasts. Praia das Pitangueiras is a popular beach known for its calm...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paquetá Island?

Nearby attractions include Paquetá Iate Clube, Rio de Janeiro (8 min walk), Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro (9 min walk).

How to get to Paquetá Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paquetá Island:

Ferry

Paquetá • Lines: Paquetá - Praça XV, Praça XV - Paquetá (5 min walk)