home to a great number of little tropical islands, sepetiba bay is a popular spot to go on island hopping tours.

one of the most famous islands edging with sepetiba bay, but actually just past the metropolitan limits of rio, is the ilha de itacuruçá, which has a beautiful beach to enjoy, whilst further inland, small waterfalls and hills to explore.

there are many small islands in sepetiba bay, that have become locally popular spots to visit and do quiet fishing, and to get in touch with a calmer side of rio.

some of the best known include the ilha da pescaria, guaraquessaba, ilha do urubu, and the ilha do tatu.