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.