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The Barcas to Niterói and Paquetá
Across the bay
About The Barcas to Niterói and Paquetá
The Barcas leave the Praça XV for Niterói and the island of Paquetá; check timetables with the operator before you travel.
Why it's on our list
- Official
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Barcas to Niterói and Paquetá before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Barcas to Niterói and Paquetá are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- CariocaLine 1Line 2750 m9 min walk
- UruguaianaLine 1Line 2900 m11 min walk
- CinelândiaLine 1Line 2950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- The Theatro Municipal750 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Museu do Amanhã1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Santos Dumont Airport1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Sugarloaf cable car5.9 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Christ the Redeemer6.7 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Copacabana Beach8.2 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Ipanema Beach9.8 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Galeão Airport13 kmCar or taxi 50 min