some of the islands offer
lodging, and there are a few restaurants overlooking the waters.
tranquility is the name of the
game here, as there is no noise to be heard other then the
splashing of the water taxis, and the chirping of the many birds
living in the area.
the lagoon complex enveloping
the famous neighborhood of
barra da tijuca
is noteworthy for its influence in the
local environment.
its main bodies of water are the
jacarepaguá lagoon, located to the west, and the tijuca lagoon,
in the east.