unlike its larger neighbor governador island, there is no bridge leading to paquetá, and the only way to access it is by boat - ferries leave the dock at praça xv approximately every 2-3 hours, and the distance between the shore and the island can be covered in around 70 minutes. 

for those interested in learning more about paquetá, we have more detailed information in our neighborhoods section - additionally, we posted some pictures of a day in paquetá' on this link, for anyone wishing to take a virtual tour.