the islands span over two kilometers squared, and are an important area for fishing and tourism. the cagarras are truly a sight to behold, and they host a diverse range of wildlife - the pontoporia blainvillei dolphin visits the area for mating season. aside from the stunning views of scenery, beach-goers can relax while drinking a cold beer - sold almost everywhere on the beach - or sipping the traditional cachaça and watching cariocas play football, foot-volley, and beach volleyball. the skill levels are usually very high and spontaneous games can attract large crowds.
