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Paquetá Island

Spend a half‑day on Paquetá: take the 1‑hour ferry, bike or carriage around, picnic or swim, then return to Rio.

Paquetá is a car‑free island in Guanabara Bay, reachable by a one‑hour ferry from Rio’s Praça XV. Its historic houses, parks and calm beaches suit a relaxed half‑day visit; overnight stays are optional but not required.

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Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
Airport
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (GIG)
Nights
0.5

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This is a basic guide for Paquetá Island: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
  • South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
  • South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
  • South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
  • Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
  • Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
  • Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
  • Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Paquetá Island190 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Paquetá Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Historic early‑20th‑century housesBike‑friendly streetsQuiet beaches and parks
Airports
GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (About 30 min by taxi to ferry terminal)

Map of Paquetá Island

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

São GonçaloNiteróiDuque de CaxiasItaboraíSão João de MeritiGuapimirimPetrópolisBelford Roxo

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  • Paquetá Island
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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jul (20°C (68°F) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Paquetá Island: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

7 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

4 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

5 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

7 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Bicycles and horse‑drawn carriages are the only transport; rent a bike at the ferry terminal.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Rio de Janeiro (city centre)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h round‑trip

Ferry from Praça XV, about 1 h each way

Easy return to Rio for extra sights or dining

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Farol de Paquetá

Oceanside rooms, pool, accepts cards

Pousada Paraíso

Air‑conditioned suites, central location

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
R$80–120 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Mid
R$120–200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Ferry ticket (round‑trip)checkR$15–20 (≈ US$3–4)
Bike rental (half‑day)R$30–50 (≈ US$6–10)
Beach snack (water, fruit)R$10–20 (≈ US$2–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Paquetá is one of the safest spots in Rio de Janeiro, with virtually no crime reported on the island.
  • Ferry runs about every hour in the morning; check the schedule before travel (official ferry site).
  • No cars allowed – plan luggage accordingly.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

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Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

US consulate in Rio de Janeiro; other nations use the embassy in Brasília.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Praça XV → Paquetá ferry: about R$15–20 (≈ US$3–4), 1 h ride (check schedule)

Say or show

  • Com licença — Excuse me / Sorry (kom lee‑zahn‑sa)
  • Obrigado — Thank you (oh‑bree‑gah‑doo)
  • Quanto custa? — How much is it? (kwahn‑toh koos‑tah)
  • Onde fica a balsa? — Where is the ferry? (ohn‑jee fee‑kah ah bal‑sah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paquetá Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Brazil

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