due to the travel times required to get to ilha do governador from zona sul, for visitors interested in spending the night near praia da bica, a good option is the ilha palace hotel, located at praia da bica (rua da bica) 1,051 - and can contacted via phone at 21 2468.6900, or via email on this link.

on this page, the instituto estadual do ambiente - inea, provides the bathing suitability of several beaches on ilha do governador, including praia da bica.

constantly updated, the red flags mean that swimming is not advisable, green flags mean waters are clean, and yellow flags suggest using own judgment. 

any of rio's beaches may have polluted waters within 24 to 48 hours following heavy rains.