starting in the nearby capão island, it extends further into guaratiba, reaching the americas avenue in the barra de guaratiba' region.

in suruquai's general surroundings one can also find the 'sítio roberto burle marx', near the ilha hill, and the grumari neighborhood, known for its gorgeous beaches.

currently the natural balance of the whole wetland is threatened by the fats development of the region, which if left unchecked could endanger the local ecosystems.