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Notable river spot · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ilha do Caju

Ilha do Caju is a river spot in Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Ilha do Caju: 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 do Caju

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 do Caju — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -22.87602, -43.12178. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ilha do Caju

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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 do Caju yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ilha do Caju?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ilha do Caju?

    Nearby: Catedral São João Batista (church, 2 km), Igreja de São Domingos de Gusmão (church, 4 km), Museu do Ingá (church, 4 km), Solar do Jambeiro (fort, 4 km), Forte do Gragoatá (fort, 4 km), Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (museum, 4 km).

    Is Ilha do Caju worth visiting?

    Ilha do Caju is listed as a notable river spot in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.