Ilha Da Gigoia
Ilha Da Gigoia
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Cláudia O
176 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
We went today, 01/02/2024, to Ilha da Gigóia for lunch; We were nine people. We took the boat at Barra Point and the boatman (Vítor) recommended CaisBar to us, praising the place. There were friends from Curitiba and SP in the group, and we, a couple from RJ.
We didn't get a seat on the balcony and were accommodated in the back, where there was an unpleasant septic odor.
We asked that they move us to the balcony as soon as possible, without success, even though several people arrived later and were accommodated on the balcony. We ordered three dishes and after 45 minutes only one dish arrived. People ate the entire dish and none of the other two orders arrived. When we went to complain we realized that other people were having the same problem. I asked to speak to the person in charge, complained about the situation, she remained silent and then they went to our table to ask again which dishes were missing. The absurdity of the situation culminated when our dishes arrived, a long time later!, the waiter had the order for our table, and the dish was disputed with the table next to us!!! They came over our plates saying that the dishes were of them, the waiter claiming that they were ours, and no one took any action! We gave up our dishes and left with only a third of the group having eaten lunch. It was disrespectful, ugly, without any compensation, we paid for everything we got served, without kindness, we only had an apology from the table service staff.
The place, in our opinion, should be called Caos Bar!!!! And boatmen shouldn't recommend a place that isn't in the slightest condition to meet demand!
Unfortunate!
We didn't get a seat on the balcony and were accommodated in the back, where there was an unpleasant septic odor.
We asked that they move us to the balcony as soon as possible, without success, even though several people arrived later and were accommodated on the balcony. We ordered three dishes and after 45 minutes only one dish arrived. People ate the entire dish and none of the other two orders arrived. When we went to complain we realized that other people were having the same problem. I asked to speak to the person in charge, complained about the situation, she remained silent and then they went to our table to ask again which dishes were missing. The absurdity of the situation culminated when our dishes arrived, a long time later!, the waiter had the order for our table, and the dish was disputed with the table next to us!!! They came over our plates saying that the dishes were of them, the waiter claiming that they were ours, and no one took any action! We gave up our dishes and left with only a third of the group having eaten lunch. It was disrespectful, ugly, without any compensation, we paid for everything we got served, without kindness, we only had an apology from the table service staff.
The place, in our opinion, should be called Caos Bar!!!! And boatmen shouldn't recommend a place that isn't in the slightest condition to meet demand!
Unfortunate!
Written 2 January 2024
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Débora
Niteroi, RJ207 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
It's a cool trip to do in Rio de Janeiro. If you go by car, just leave the car parked at Barrapoint and take one of the little boats to the island. The little boat goes wherever you ask, in my case, a restaurant. The cost of the boat ticket in April 2024 is 6 reais.
Written 30 April 2024
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Marcos Bruno P
Campinas, SP58 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
This was one of the worst tourist experiences I have ever had in my life.
The island looked like a beautiful place from afar, but it looked horrendous up close.
Houses piled on top of each other, narrow streets, with sewage leaks and dog feces, boring little shops, in short, there is NOTHING beautiful to see.
If that wasn't enough, we received very poor service at the restaurant. We gave up waiting, got up and left.
It's not worth it at all! Do not waste your time!
The island looked like a beautiful place from afar, but it looked horrendous up close.
Houses piled on top of each other, narrow streets, with sewage leaks and dog feces, boring little shops, in short, there is NOTHING beautiful to see.
If that wasn't enough, we received very poor service at the restaurant. We gave up waiting, got up and left.
It's not worth it at all! Do not waste your time!
Written 28 December 2023
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Yedda54
Rio de Janeiro, RJ209 contributions
July 2024 • Family
We were in a family with 2 children. Lunch at P21, beautiful view of the pond, beautiful place to take pictures, nice but simple environment. Very typical of the island. Reasonable food, nothing exceptional.
Then we walked the alleys, we visited the fair , we drank coffee in a very cool use hotel day!
I found an interesting experience, which was worth seeing.
Then we walked the alleys, we visited the fair , we drank coffee in a very cool use hotel day!
I found an interesting experience, which was worth seeing.
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Written 31 August 2024
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Mouski_Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon54 contributions
Nov 2012
Ilha da Gigoia is located in the district of Rio de Janeiro. A few minutes by boat are enough to make you feel on vacation. The Island is very nice and on it's shore has several scenic and delicious restaurants. A nice respite from the City.
Written 25 April 2013
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Carlos Giestas
Rio de Janeiro, RJ11 contributions
May 2019 • Family
We recomend MARACUYÁ restaurant. They accept reservations. The food was great, although they are not really a Peruvian restaurant, the Ceviche was great. The service was really good and the food was all good.
Written 8 May 2019
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TheDoc2013
Miami Beach, FL96 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
One of the best things we've seen in Rio, very quiet / peaceful neighbourhood. It's a 1 minute boat journey into this island for $1r per person. Nice to walk around the paths through the houses, various stalls, shops, small bars and restaurants often overlooking the creek surrounding it. No need to book for food, just find somewhere you like. Nice to local children playing and residents about their daily life. Only downside is the waterways surrounding the area are highly polluted
Written 2 September 2016
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vanjantan
Durban, South Africa78 contributions
Aug 2016
I loved every second of staying on this island. It's authentic Brazil and you feel like a local. A very short ferry crossing and you jump off into narrow, cobbled lanes. Little bars and restaurants are along the way. And pop up food stalls on the weekends. It's small and quaint and safe and you can walk from one end to the other in 15 minutes! There are quite a few restaurants on the waterfront too, which have amazing views and ambience. A gem in a busy city!
Written 22 August 2016
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Lennyaroundtheworld
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam124 contributions
What shall I say? This island is stunning, you can take a boat to get around and see all the bars & restaurants. It feels like you left Rio de Janeiro... such a nice feeling here. My recommendation - Cais Bar for Pastel and an Antarctica Original :)
Written 29 March 2015
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Rômulo Britto Jr
Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
Aug 2019
Right behind the urban chaos sits this bucolic hidden paradise. A small "village" inside a busy metropolis :)
Written 5 September 2019
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Vou pro Rock in Rio e estou pensando em me hospedar na Gigóia, tem travessia de madrugada?
Written 21 May 2024
Para trabalhar no shopping downtown na Barra, morar na ilha da gigóia é uma boa alternativa? Ou é furada, por demorar as balsas, etc? Quanto tempo de travessia?
Written 10 December 2022
Acho uma boa, pois as balças sao rapidas e a todo instante.Vale a pena sim.
Written 13 December 2022
Qual o valor do barco para a ilha? Vamos ficar hospedados na ilha, então não é barco para passeio, e sim só atravessar.
Written 7 April 2022
Boa tarde , vai sair do metrô saída lagoa passa pela passarela vai ver uma pracinha ao lado da Unimed entra na pracinha logo vera os barcos
Written 30 November 2021
Alguém sabe , se eu descer da barca no inicio da ilha , consigo andar de boa na ilha e chegar nos bares e restaurantes com facil acesso ,no bar caiçara por exemplo?
Written 1 June 2021
Thamires N
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Atualmente os restaurantes estão funcionando em qual horário com o novo decreto aos fins de semana?
Written 12 March 2021
Anna O
Rio das Ostras, RJ
Sabem me informar se a ilha está aberta para visitação e os restaurantes funcionando durante a semana? Há alguma restrição de horário?
Obrigada
Written 5 January 2021
JTOUR c
Duque de Caxias, RJ
Gostaria de saber se em meio ao isolamento tem fluxo de turistas pela ilha ? E se está proibida a entrada .
Written 27 June 2020
Não! O acesso a ilha é livre e os restaurantes já se encontram abertos normalmente sob precauções do cvid
Written 12 November 2020
A Ilha da Gigóia funciona segunda feira. Podemos pegar os barcos em qualquer horário?
Written 22 January 2020
Os barcos tem funcionamento 24 horas por dia/todos os dias, mesmo pq é o único meio de transporte para chegar até as pequenas ilhas.
Written 24 January 2020
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