The Paqueta island is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, part of the Guanabara bay. The island is a historic neighborhood with many cultural sites. There are historical squares, monuments, churches, chapels, statues. The roads are still paved with rocks (bumpy roads). Paqueta island is a little piece of Brazilian history that has been preserved and protected. The neighborhood is calm and non-violent, and it is considered a perfect place to visit with family and friends. Boats and Ferries depart from Rio de Janeiro at the XV. The trip takes a little over one hour (70minutes) and offers breath-taking views od the Guanabara Bay, Fiscal Island, Rio/Niteroi Bridge, Sun Island, Jurubaibas, among others. The boats and ferries operate from 5:15 am to 11pm, and depart every 2 hours approximately. The tickets cost roughly 3 dollars per person (4.50 reais)Phone Number: 0800 70 44 113webpage: www.barcas-sa.com.brThe name Paqueta comes from theTupi language and means many pacas (a terrestrial local animal), in indigenous language "nheengatu. This was the language spoken by the Tupi Indians in the Guanabara Bay at the time of the arrival of the Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro. Paqueta was occupied by Indians Tamoios until the end of the fifteenth century. The French traveler Andrew Thevet reported the discovery of the island in December 1555. King Henry II of France recognized the island in 1556.
