hiking is a popular way to arrive to the lake das fadas, with many trails winding through the tropical forest, leading to the lake, with a number of other natural attractions on the journey.

across the bay, niteróiis home to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the region - lagoa de itaipú.

surrounded by sand dunes and very close to both itaipú beachand praia de camboinhas, this area is a precious escape for the standard water activities.

loved by families with small children, due to the calm waters, this lagoa is also near an archeological museum (museu de arqueologia de itaipú) that perfectly complements a family day out.