best known for housing the galeão international airport, ilha do governador is often overlooked as being simply the gateway to rio, rather than a worthy sightseeing destination- along with its peculiar location within guanabara bay, ilha provides a unique atmosphere, seeing as the island is primarily a student-basedneighborhood, with over ten schools and other educational institutions spread out around the area, giving it a youthful, energetic atmosphere.

incoming visitors looking to ease into the rio nightlife will enjoy spending a night or two exploring the island and its locals, while those on their way out will relish the opportunity to enjoy one last ice-cold chopp amongst friends, with the added bonus of being only a stone's throw away from the airport.