Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Paquetá is the perfect island to find peace and tranquility. Located in the Guanabara Bay, the Ilha de Paquetá, is a great place to escape from the city for a few hours.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you to Praça XV to pickup the ferry to Paquetá. Enjoy the ferryboat ride in the Guanabara Bay and admire the city view.
There are no cars in the island and to go from place to place, you must walk or rent a bicycle (available for rent on location). The tour guide will take you to the best locations in town. The beautiful colonial buildings, the green hills, the colorful fishing boats and the quiet beaches all around will conquer your heart. Around lunch time, we can stop at one of the many traditional restaurants.
At the end, we take the ferryboat back to Rio and take you back to your hotel.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Paquetá is the perfect island to find peace and tranquility. Located in the Guanabara Bay, the Ilha de Paquetá, is a great place to escape from the city for a few hours.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you to Praça XV to pickup the ferry to Paquetá. Enjoy the ferryboat ride in the Guanabara Bay and admire the city view.
There are no cars in the island and to go from place to place, you must walk or rent a bicycle (available for rent on location). The tour guide will take you to the best locations in town. The beautiful colonial buildings, the green hills, the colorful fishing boats and the quiet beaches all around will conquer your heart. Around lunch time, we can stop at one of the many traditional restaurants.
At the end, we take the ferryboat back to Rio and take you back to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Praca Quinze de Novembro – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20010-010 Brazil
We take the ferry from here to go to Ilha de Paquetá.
Stop At: Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Enjoy the 50-70min ferryboat ride in the Guanabara Bay and take your time admiring the city view.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praca Pintor Pedro Bruno Rua Grossa, Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20396-260 Brazil
The square was designed by the painter Pedro Bruno. It has a bust in shining bronze designed by Paulo Mazzuchelli.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paróquia Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, R. Praia dos Tamoios, 45 – Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20397-030, Brazil
The parish of Paquetá built in 1763 with a neo-gothic interior.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praça Bom Jesus – Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20397-140, Brazil
The square is a landmark in Paquetá. Admire the drinking fountain with the shape of a fish.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Caramanchão dos Tamoios, R. Praia dos Tamoios – Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20397-030, Brazil
The arbor is a great place for pictures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque dos Tamoios – Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil
The park is a tribute to the Tamoyos, the native Brazilian that used to live in Paquetá.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia São Roque, State of Rio de Janeiro, 20397-070, Brazil
The beach is named after the patron saint of Paquetá Island. You may find the Coreto Renato Antunes, the São Roque Chapel and the São Roque well.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte da Saudade, Praia José Bonifácio – Paquetá, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20396-140, Brazil
Beautiful bridge overlooking the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
