The chapel
On the summit.
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Boa Viagem Island, «good voyage», is a small island inside Guanabara Bay in Niterói, described in many accounts and painted in 18th- and 19th-century plates as a paradise, its caves and submerged vegetation making its waters an unrivalled fishing ground. It got its name because sailors entering or leaving the bay gave thanks for a good voyage or asked a blessing for a new one, and captains and crews helped look after the place according to the length of their journeys. On its highest point stands an 18th-century chapel overlooking the bay, and the island also held an artillery battery to complete the defence of the bay entrance. The island is clearly seen from Niterói's Boa Viagem seafront, and with the chapel on its summit it is one of the bay's loveliest views, especially near the Museum of Contemporary Art. Access to the island is limited to set times, so check before going.
On the summit.
Boa Viagem.
Good voyage.
Guanabara Bay, Niterói
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC)The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, MAC, is Oscar Niemeyer's flying saucer: a w7 minutes walk4.5
Solar do JambeiroThe Solar do Jambeiro, also known as the Palacete Bartholdy, is a historic house11 minutes walk4.8
Museu do IngáThe Museum of History and Arts of the State of Rio de Janeiro, known as the Muse12 minutes walk4.7
Museu Antônio ParreirasThe Antônio Parreiras Museum is dedicated to one of Brazil's great painters (18614 minutes walk4.2
Pedra de ItapucaPedra de Itapuca is a rock formation in the sea between Icaraí beach, in the Ica16 minutes walk4.5Access is limited to set times, but it is clearly seen from the Boa Viagem seafront.