Mendes accommodation from NZ$63

If you are spending time in Mendes, your mates will never forgive you if you don't visit the Corcovado. The Casa MangoMango and Santa Teresa Central Hostel are within a short walk of Corcovado.

Rio de Janeiro offers loads of other great things to do and see. Rio de Janeiro has beaches and rainforest, as well as common Rio de Janeiro attractions like the old towns and cathedrals. Adventurous visitors may also try mountain biking and rock climbing here.

Rio de Janeiro is 75 kilometres to the southeast of Mendes and is where you'll find the Arcos da Lapa, Maracana Stadium and Sugar Loaf Mountain. If you'd like to spend a few nights in Rio de Janeiro, check out the room rates at the Casa MangoMango and Santa Teresa Central Hostel. Or, you could stay in Angra dos Reis, 80 kilometres to the southwest of Mendes, where you'll find the Melia Angra Marina & Convention Resort and Pestana Angra. If you stay in Angra dos Reis, set aside some time to check out the Santa Luzia Church, Naval College and Angra dos Reis Port.

Get your sporting fix by taking a visit to HSBC Arena, which is 65 kilometres to the southeast of Mendes. Want to stay near the action? The Promenade Casa Del Mar and the Promenade Barra First could both be ideal.

Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport can be found 60 kilometres from central downtown Mendes. Should you wish to stay nearby, you can easily secure a room at the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeão or the Rio Aeroporto Hotel.