even though these islands are located within the city, from ipanema or copacabana it still takes about two hours each way to get to them, so spending one night at a local pousada might be a good idea.

there are a few options on the nearby beach of barra de guaratiba that could be useful for visitors who wish to spend a couple of days in the area.

mostly inhabited by local fishermen, a stay in a pousada in this neighborhood can be precious to anyone interested in discovering rio and her many beauties - and this would make it even feel like a vacation within the vacation, and a chance to also explore rio's aventure beaches.