as one of the greatest city's in the world to celebrate new year's eve, rio de janeiro has a selection of enticing options to see in the new year, from the legendary copacabana beach party, to the réveillon do morro in the favelas, there is a wealth of things to do.

one location, which is gaining popularity for a more delicate celebration, is on the picturesque guanabara bay island, ilha de paquetá.

a modest island of about one square kilometer, in the north of the bay, ilha de paquetá, is a quiet place, with just a few thousands residents.