visitors interested in entering this or other areas of environmental protection, wild beaches, or any other region where nature is more present than humans, should read the rules of conduct, as prepared by the ministry of the environment of brazil and posted on this page.

there are several different and interesting options to get to niterói from rio, and as they all edge the water front all offer scenic views, with the best of all when going via ferry.

there is a boat line that shuttles passengers between rio and niterói that's a pleasant and affordable trip.