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at a glance

ilha das cobras is located at the shore of the central region of rio de janeiro, connected to the saúde neighborhood by a small bridge.

its name can be translated to english as 'snake island' and came to be because the first portuguese colonizers exploring guanabara bay found an unusual quantity of snakes living onthis island.

it was initially owned by a local slaver, before he was forced to sell it in 1589, to the monks from the local saint benedict monastery.   arrow-back      arrow-forward

beach attire
attractions baths & lockers

beaches

lifeguards
sports kiosks
entertainment vendors & food
music after dark
nightlife adventure
restaurants celebrity
shopping sports
etiquette family
carnival ilha do governador ilha de paquetá ilha do brocoió ilha fiscal social
réveillon ilha das cobras ilha do fundão ilha de villegaignon ilha da lage panoramic
accommodations south zone governador island picturesque
transport south-west zone paquetá island niterói
safety west zone niterói

islands

extras north zone islands main beaches
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