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Coming by Subway
Get off at Jardim Oceânico station (Lagoa Exit). The boarding deck is less than a 5-minute walk away.
How to Get There
Everything you need to know to reach paradise quickly and safely.
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Coming by Car
Put in your GPS: Av. Armando Lombardi, 370. There are private parking lots around the main decks.
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Boat Crossing
Flatboats and water taxis operate 24/7. The fare ranges from R$ 2.00 to R$ 5.00 per person for a regular crossing.
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Where to get off?
There are several decks on the island. If you are going to a specific restaurant, ask the boatman to drop you at the deck closest to it.
Where to leave the car
Ilha da Gigóia has no streets and no cars. Whatever you travel in stops on the mainland: the last stretch is always over the water, and it takes about two minutes.
If you drive, the reference address is Av. Armando Lombardi, 370, in Barra da Tijuca. The boarding decks are along that stretch and there are private car parks nearby. At weekends and on busy evenings, allow extra time to find a space.
If you have the choice, the subway is easier. Jardim Oceânico station is less than a five-minute walk from the boarding deck, and you avoid both parking and the drive home. Ride-hailing works well too: the driver drops you at the deck and moves on.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Ilha da Gigóia?
By boat only. The island sits on the Tijuca Lagoon, in Barra da Tijuca, and has no bridge. Ferries and water taxis leave from the decks on Av. Armando Lombardi and run 24 hours a day.
Is there parking on Ilha da Gigóia?
Not on the island, because there are no cars and no streets. You leave the car on the mainland, in the private car parks around the decks on Av. Armando Lombardi, and cross by boat.
How much does the crossing cost?
The standard crossing costs between R$ 2.00 and R$ 5.00 per person. Sightseeing trips around the lagoon are priced separately.
How long does the crossing take?
About two minutes. It is a short hop from the mainland deck to the island deck.
Can I get there by subway?
Yes, and it is the simplest way. Get off at Jardim Oceânico station, Lagoa exit. The boarding deck is less than a five-minute walk away.
Do the boats run at night?
They do. The crossing operates 24 hours, so there is no last boat to worry about.
Do I need to book the boat in advance?
Not for the standard crossing: you turn up at the deck and get on. Booking makes sense for a sightseeing trip or for a large group, such as an event.