just besides this base, on the northern side of the island, is the important 'centro de memória da imigração da ilha das flores', or 'ilha das flores' immigration memoir center' in english.

this institution works as a museum themed around the use flores had in the reception of immigrants arriving from overseas.

eastward, beyond the highway, is the remaining of the neves neighborhood and the city of são gonçalo.

furthermore, to the north of ananases is the engenho island, which also contains installations belonging to the brazilian navy.