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Paqueta Island Essentials
Located in Guanabara Bay, Paquetá Island is a car-free district of Rio de Janeiro preserved with a 19th-century aesthetic. This list highlights the island's unique heritage, including the massive Baobá Maria Gorda tree and sites inspired by Joaquim Manuel de Macedo’s romantic novel, A Moreninha. Visitors arrive via the central ferry terminal to explore landmarks like the symbolic Bird Cemetery, colonial-style chapels, and squares designed by artist Pedro Bruno. The island’s narrow streets are navigable only by foot, bicycle, or electric carts.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: June, July, August
Practical information
- Currency
- Brazilian Real BRL · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 188
- Electricity
- 127 V · 60 HzType C / Type N
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Tap water
- Drink with caution
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +55
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