Barra Grande accommodation from NZ$73

The Pousada do Careca is 13 kilometres from the main part of Barra Grande. Alternatively, the Pousada Apple House Paraty is 15 kilometres away. Two other hotel and apartment options worth looking into are the Aloha Hostel Paraty and the Paraty Hotel.

But wait, there's more! Rio de Janeiro has loads of other great places to check out! Rio de Janeiro is known for beaches, rainforest, mountains and cliffs. Commonly visited Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions include the old towns. Or join the locals in the mountain biking and rock climbing while you are here.

8 kilometres away from Barra Grande you'll find Paraty, where you can explore the Puppet Theater, Cathedral Park and Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Should you wish to spend a night or two in Paraty, check out the room rates at the Pousada Britannia and Pousada Travessia. Or, you could stay in Angra dos Reis, 35 kilometres to the east of Barra Grande, where you can choose from the Melia Angra Marina & Convention Resort and Pestana Angra. The Santa Luzia Church, Naval College and Angra dos Reis Port are popular places to experience for those visiting Angra dos Reis.

Sao Jose dos Campos-Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport is the most commonly used airport and is 120 kilometres from the centre of Barra Grande. Hotels that are nearby are the Comfort São José dos Campos and the Nacional Inn São José dos Campos.