Pirai accommodation from NZ$73

No trip to Pirai would be complete without taking a visit to the Corcovado. The Casa MangoMango and Santa Teresa Central Hostel are convenient options for visitors as they are within a 100 metres radius of Corcovado.

The Tulip Inn Itaguai is 30 kilometres distance from the middle of Pirai.

After you've cruised Pirai for a while, spread your wings and discover Rio de Janeiro's other charms. Visit the old towns in Rio de Janeiro, or simply head off with that someone special and enjoy the area's lovely beaches. Travellers in this fabulous part of Brazil can enjoy mountain biking.

Don't skedaddle before you have checked out the Santa Luzia Church, Naval College and Angra dos Reis Port in Angra dos Reis. Some of our recommended Angra dos Reis hotels include the Melia Angra Marina & Convention Resort and Pestana Angra. Alternatively, you could stay in Itatiaia, 75 kilometres to the west of Pirai, where you can pick from the Pousada 3 Bacias and Pousada Salto d'Água. If you're staying in Itatiaia, don't miss the Itatiaia National Park, Pequena Finlandia and Cachoeira de Deus.

If you are into sports and want to watch local games, you might like to head to HSBC Arena, which is 65 kilometres to the southeast of Pirai. For visitors who fancy booking a room close by, make a reservation at the Promenade Casa Del Mar or the Promenade Barra First.

Situated 70 kilometres away from Pirai is Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Stay nearby at the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeão or the Rio Aeroporto Hotel.