as the terrain at this extent is very rocky, it is suggested that visitors wear proper shoes to avoid hurting their feet.

this area is also great for swimming, and with some luck stingrays, sea turtles and various fish will reveal themselves.

in addition, one can encounter lizards, hawks and herons on the more vegetated section of the island.

despite the short distance between contuba and the shore, the water can be rough in bad weather - particularly in the channel between the island and morro de leme and the entrance to guanabara bay.