the lagoon is part of a project in the greater barra area to clean the natural spaces, expand bike paths, trails and gardens, and other works with the goal of creating a renewed area for the upcoming olympics and beyond. 

boat rides to the islands are frequent and of short duration, but for those who want to spend some time and also tour the surrounding canals, amazing views and close sightings of the local flora and fauna is guaranteed.

for visitors extending their interest beyond city limits, on this page we cover a variety of other islands in rio de janeiro state.