at a glance

solar del rei is a magnificent and undoubtedly the most lavish building in paquetá island, and it is home to the region's only municipal library - it is also known for being the former home of the royal family during the reign of dom joão vi in rio de janeiro in 1808.

the library is noted for its historical construction, and is also the host of various cultural and literary events.

for any brazil history buffs, jose bonifácio is an easy figure to remember - he was the main leader of the independence movement in brazil, mentor of dom pedro ii and after was made destitute during the triple regency in 1833, eventually isolating himself in paquetá island, where he lived the last years of his life.