at a glance | ilha de paquetá is a unique island district in rio, seeing as many of the characteristic that make it are unlike any other place in the city - an island neighborhood, so calm that motor vehicles are not allowed, located just about 17 kilometers from downtown rio. this little area surrounded by water can make for a great getaway not far from the city center, where visitors can partake in a multitude of activities that, due to the irresistibly picturesque surroundings, also conveniently double as sightseeing excursions - accessible by boat, making for a lovely day trip during the hot summer days. | camping | |||
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shopping | centro | santa teresa | glória | catete / flamengo | |
etiquette | botafogo | leme | copacabana | lapa | |
carnival | ipanema | leblon | barra | zona oeste | |
réveillon | paquetá | favelas | niterói | other areas | |
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extras | luxury | ||||
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