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Olhar das Águas · Islands and open sea

Tijuca Islands

Rio's Caribbean: clear water, sea turtles and empty islands off Barra.

  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Easy
  • Minimum 2 people
  • EN · ES · PT

About this experience

The Tijuca archipelago is about 2 km off the coast of Barra da Tijuca and the Joatinga channel. It has three islands, Alfavaca, Pontuda and do Meio, with see-through water on calm days. The boat stops at snorkel spots where swimming near turtles and shoals of fish is common. You can also paddle a stand-up board around the islands.

In numbers

Distance
≈ 2 km offshore
Stops
Alfavaca, Pontuda and Ilha do Meio

Included

  • Tour guide
  • Boat trip
  • Mask and snorkel
  • Return transport (South Zone hotels)
  • Personal accident insurance

Not included

  • Food and drinks

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Cap or hat
  • Water bottle

Good to know

  • Between June and August, humpback whales sometimes pass through.
  • When the sea is rough, the departure point may change or the trip is rescheduled.
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