lagoa de itaipú is part of the serra da tiririca, a park declared a world's biosphere reserve by unesco (united nations educational, scientific, and cultural organization) in 1992. there are a few hotels and pousadas in camboinhas, all offering prime service and quality. as part of the tio sam recreational and leisure complex, the quality hotel niterói, formerly known as the hotel tio sam, is one of the most important hotels in niterói. located on avenida avenida professor florestan fernandes - camboinhas, niterói, can be contacted via phone at tel. 21 2619.9500.
