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

Ilha Pontuda

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

Ilha Pontuda: 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 Pontuda

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 Pontuda — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -23.03779, -43.30499. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ilha Pontuda

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

    What is the best time to visit Ilha Pontuda?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ilha Pontuda?

    Nearby: Praia da Joatinga (beach, 4 km), Barra da Tijuca Beach (beach, 5 km), Tijuca Lagoon (lake, 7 km), Casa das Canoas (fort, 8 km), Morro Dois Irmãos (park, 10 km), Parque Natural Municipal Bosque da Barra (park, 10 km).

    Is Ilha Pontuda worth visiting?

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