we publish more information on the history and the economy of ilha do governador on this page - and on this page by the instituto pereira passos, a map of ilha de governador can be seen and printed.

there is no direct bus line that connects rio's zona sul to the beaches of ilha do governador.  getting to any of the beaches on ilha do governador via public transportation may require taking 2 or even 3 different buses, with an average travel time from zona sul of about60 to 80 minutes.