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Guanabara Bay (Portuguese: baía de Guanabara, baía da Guanabara, [1] [ɡwɐ̃nɐˈbaɾɐ]) is an oceanic bay located in Southeast Brazil in the state of Rio de Janeiro. On its western shore lie the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Duque de Caxias, and on its eastern shore are the cities of Niterói and São Gonçalo. Four other municipalities ...
Sep 2, 2024 · Guanabara Bay, bay of the Atlantic Ocean, southeastern Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro on its southwest shore and Niterói on its southeast. Discovered around 1502, it was originally named Rio de Janeiro Bay. About 19 miles (31 km) long with a maximum width of 18 miles, it has a mile-wide entrance that.
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There are over 100 islands within Guanabara Bay, of various sizes and importance to the city. Some of the larger ones are connected to the mainland, and have prominent infrastructures and buildings built on them. Some of the larger islands include Governador island, Paquetá island, Cobras Island, Flores, Fiscal Island, Ilha da Boa Viagem, Villegagn...
The first European explorers to reach the bay were from Portugal, and they first came to the bay in 1502. Initially, the area was dubbed Ria de Janerio meaning January lagoon, but with the words rio - river and ria - lagoon being so similar, the name was unintentionally changed to rio de Janeiro, for which the major city on the edge of the bay was ...
The wide expanse of this huge bay is crossed by the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, which runs for 13.3 kilometers across the smaller opening of the bay. It connects the major cities of Rio and Niteroi for ease of travel from one place to the other. Additionally, smaller bridges reach from the main shore to the two largest islands, Fundão and Governador. The h...
Guanabara bay was once a thriving biologically diverse area, like much of the rest of Brazil. And abundance of animals and plants grew and lived along the shore, while any number of marine animals occupied or visited the bay. Species naturally found in the area include(d) dolphins, sea turtles, whales, and a wide variety of fish, but populations ha...
Unfortunately most of the animals and marine life that once lived and thrived in the bay has all but left. Pollution, deforestation, human development, and industry have caused a drastic drop in biodiversity in the area, and the waters have actually become rather unclean. Roughly 70% of the sewage from the major city of Rio (which is home to more t...
Guanabara Bay, the second-largest bay in Brazil, is located between the mountains and the ocean with a stunning landscape of forested mountains: Tijuca Hill, Sugar Loaf, Urca, Cara de Cao and Corcovado.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Guanabara Bay: Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbe...
- Hotels near Guanabara Bay: (0.22 mi) Hotel Palace Paqueta (0.24 mi) Pousada Brumar (0.31 mi) Pousada Jorge Capadócio Estalagem (0.36 mi) Hospedaria...
- Restaurants near Guanabara Bay: (0.75 mi) Zeca's Restaurante (9.55 mi) Cantón Peruvian & Chinese Food - Niterói (9.55 mi) Lima Cocina Peruana Niter...
The ocean runs along the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana and enters an enormous bay, with the center of Rio de Janeiro looking across the inlet at another city. This bay, which gives Rio its beautifully unique look, is Guanabara Bay and its history is as intriguing as its appearance.
The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, also known as Guanabara Bay, is a colossal natural harbor situated along Brazil’s southeastern coast. Expanding over 31 miles (50 kilometers) in circumference, it stands as one of the largest bays globally, cradled by lush green mountains and renowned landmarks.
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The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro is also known as Guanabara Bay. The harbor is located by the city of Rio de Janeiro on the southeastern coastline of Brazil. The harbor is surrounded by granite monoliths and welcomes visitors to the city of Rio de Janeiro.
