just beyond the small strip of water separating the island from the shore, to the west, is the skate park of the lagoa neighborhood, the ' parque dos patins '.

besides it is another important local landmark, the gávea hippodrome, belonging to the brazilian jockey club.

to the north of the island is also the jardim botânico neighborhood, known for its wide diversity of touristic points of interest, which include such iconic areas like the jardim botânico and parque lage.