I’m planning to spend a day at Itacuruçá. I want to go on my own with friends, by car. I was there years ago and I’d like to go again, this time by myself.

I’ve planned to rent a car, I’ve driven in Rio before so it’s not an issue (in a past thread people recommended me not to drive, better to hire a taxi, but driving is part of the fun to me, and since I live in Lima, I can drive in any city of South America, no city is wilder than Lima for drivers).

Is it ok to park near the main square or docks? Or are there parking lots? I mean where is the safest place to park while I’m in the islands or beaches?
I've read that for R$7 aprox I can take a taxi boat across to Ilha Itacuruçá and Praia Grande. Is that still true? Do you recommend other island or beaches?

Thanks