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Notable river spot · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ilha da Bexiga

Ilha da Bexiga is a river spot in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Ilha da Bexiga: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ilha da Bexiga

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ilha da Bexiga — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -23.21600, -44.69151. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ilha da Bexiga

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    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Rio de Janeiro

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Ilha da Bexiga yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ilha da Bexiga?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ilha da Bexiga?

    Nearby: Igreja Nossa Senhora das Dores (church, 3 km), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (museum, 3 km), Igreja Santa Rita de Cassia (church, 3 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (church, 3 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário (church, 3 km), Praia Grande (beach, 9 km).

    Is Ilha da Bexiga worth visiting?

    Ilha da Bexiga is listed as a notable river spot in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.