the lameirão point stretches to imbuca pint - the two largest extensions of the island, at approximately 2300 meters, it is also the site of various small hills, among them morro do vigario, which rises 69 meters above sea level.

paquetá represents a rich source of historical and natural heritage for the city, and offers a diverse and varied landscape, much of which has been kept pristine due to its geographic isolation.

today, the island is a quaint place, with nostalgic colonial-style buildings, and rustic dirt roads, as the use of automobiles, except for ambulances and public services, is prohibited, meaning its inhabitants stick to feet, bicycles, and occasionally even horse and cart, to get around.