at a glance | alternatively, it is possible to make private arrangements with a boat owner leaving from one of the marinas further west around barra de guaratiba, as the voyage from here is only 15-30 minutes - but negotiations of this nature would be made on an individual basis only. commonly sighted sea creatures include turtles, stingrays, moray eels, and a plethora of fish. to the east is ilha do meio, closer to são conrado than barra da tijuca and facing directly the tiny joatinga beach - a gem of the coast. the depth here varies between 6 and 30 meters and, perhaps more so than the other islands in the arquipélago, it is a popular fishing destination depending on the season. |
beach attire | |||
attractions | baths & lockers | ||||
beaches | lifeguards | ||||
sports | kiosks | ||||
entertainment | vendors & food | ||||
music | after dark | ||||
nightlife | adventure | ||||
restaurants | celebrity | ||||
shopping | sports | ||||
etiquette | family | ||||
carnival | social | ||||
réveillon | paquetá | cagarras islands | tijuca islands | other islands | panoramic |
accommodations | picturesque | ||||
transport | niterói | ||||
safety | islands | ||||
extras | main beaches | ||||
- home - about - © - terms of use - photos - privacy policy - contact - join - eu amo rio - products - |