Island at the bottom of Guanabara Bay just 10 nautical miles from the Rio de Janeiro City. The RIO-PAQUETÁ and PAQUETÁ-RIO crossing takes about an hour in the traditional boats BARCAS SA or around 20 minutes on hydrofoils / catamarans TRANSTUR. With its similar to number 8 format, PAQUETÁ has an area of ​​approximately 1 km2; 6 km of coastline; about twenty native beaches and nine hills; a wonderful landscaping and a quiet inner city. The car traffic is forbidden, is permitted only carriages and bicycles rented to tourists.