Brazil. Latin's crazy life
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 You will find in Brazil, a wide range of accommodation options, from little independent boutique hotels of well-known international chains, such as Sleep Inn, InterCity, Radisson hotels, Promenade Apart-hotels, Sheraton, Blue Tree Othon Hoteis, Intercontinental hotels and thousands of other budget and standard to very charmant and luxury accommondations options. Brazil offers big adventuresfor travellers with budgets largeand small. There's horseback riding in the Pantanal, kayaking flooded forests in the Amazon, ascending rocky cliff tops to breathtaking views, whale-watching off the coast, surfing stellar breaks of palm-fringed beaches and snorkelling crystal-clear rivers or coastal reefs - all part of great Brazilian experience. But it is not enough to know and imagine these geographical details to imagine the beauty and majestic, it is mainly the imagination the one that is in charge of the rest, and even more when we are talking about the sound of each fall or the rainbow that the water vapor constantly creates. Brazil's most famous celebration, Carnaval, storms though the country's cities and towns with hip-shaking samba and frevo, dazzling costumes and carefree joinde vivre, but Brazilians hardly regulate their passion for revelry to a few weeks of the year. Whereever there's music, that carefree lust for life tendsto appear - whether dancing with Cariocas at atmospheric samba clubs or following powerful drumbeats through the streets of Salvador. A wide array of attractions can be enjoyed at the Iguazu Falls. Visitors have several alternatives ranging from journeys through the jungle to boat trips along the Iguazu River. Moreover, helicopter rides offer a real different point of view. Finally it is possible to take a train in order to get to the impressive balcony on the Devil's Throat. There're many interesting, fine and beautiful hotels in Brazil. I will tell you some of these places. Now I want to speak about the most authentic and unique hotels in Brazil. 1. Casa Turquesa, Parati With each room named for a color and most of the furniture crafted by hand, this well-designed rainbow of a place also scores on the location front. It's right near the pier in the historic center of Parati, an inviting colonial town midway between San Paulo and Rio. The garden's orchids, bromeliads, palm and guava trees underscore the tropical locale. No restaurant, but room services and breakfast options include bread, jam, and yogurt - all homemade. Swimming pool and 9 rooms. From $470 (includind breakfast). 2. Caiman Ecological Refuge, Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul Welcome to the world's largest freashwater wetland, the Pantanal, whose wildlife and culture are the draws. This cattle ranch sits on more the 140000 acres; there are two lodges about 13 miles apart. Plenty of opportunities to witness and learn about the local cowboy culture. Traditional Pantanal barbecue Wednesday and Friday nights. The ranch offers dental service for the community twice a month. 11 rooms and it cost $425 (including meals).  3. Do Lado de La Eco Lodge, Minas Gerais At 6,233 feet above sea level, the lodge is likely the highest in Brazil. Built in the Andes using materials from the site itself, the place is filled with rustic furniture made by local artisans.Freestanding cabins, some with a fireplace. It is a land of a crystal-clear rivers, noisy waterfalls, and wild things. After dark, dozens of candles light the common areas and wonderful night sky. 7 rooms; from 260$ . 4. Villa Bahia, Salvador, Bahia Just because the hotel remains decidedly Old World - a gem in the historic center of town- that doesn't mean that the food can't be organic. Nearly all of it is, coming from farms about an hour's drive away. Coffee beans are bought green and roasted on premises. Each of the guest rooms has a private terrace. Steps away are shops, restaurants, galleries, and a samba school. Swimming pool. 17 rooms; from 295$ (including Wi-Fi and breakfast). 5. Santa Teresa , Rio de Janiero Built in 1850 and rebuilt in the early 21st century, in the culturally rich Santa Teresa neighborhood, this Relais and Chateaux property is a bastion of Brazilian art and design. The floors are made od recycled wood, toilets use recycled water, and rainater is collected for the gardens. Hosted here are skills-sharing programs - just one example of the hotel's dedication to community. Swimming pool, Spa, Restaurant. 13 rooms ; from 320$ (including breakfast) . 6. The Maze, Rio de Janeiro Edgy from head to toe, funky and fun in an off-the-beaten-track favela, where safety can be issue. It was designed and built by owner Bob Nadkarni over three decades to represent the forests, mountains, and bay that surround it. Great views of Sugar Loaf Mountain from the terrace. Plus it's a performance site for theater and music. All in allm a poetic - if not spotless - retreat for the adventurous. The website alone is worth a visit. 10 rooms; 53$ (including breakfast). 7. Reserva Natural Palmari, Javari River Buildings constructed in 1998 of local wood and filled with loads of indigenous arts and crafts. The gardens hold literally hundreds od local plant species. There are many grant trees, siews of birds andAstounding fungi. Multi-day excursions - rowing, hiking. It is also interrupted Amazon jungle terrain. Strong community involvement: th property's NGO invest in local projects. 10 rooms; from 183$ (including meals, snacks, beverages and a guide). 8. Uxua Casa, Trancoso, Bahia It's in the center of a fishing village on a hiltop overlooking the Athlantic Ocean. Built in 2009 - largely from recycled materials and fisherman's houses. The local Pataxo people provide intriguing herbal products, including mosquito repellent. Swimming pool. Organic gardens. Spa. Restaurant. 14 rooms; from $700 (including breakfast). 9. Quinta do Bucanero, Imbituba Rooms are actually sizeable apartments with balconies and water views. Active options include surfing, horseback riding, kite surfing and whale-watching. Pool. Spa.Restaurant. 10 rooms; from $285 (including breakfast). 10. Pousada Mangabeiras, Boipeba Proudly green property on an island hill overlooking a spectacular beach. Bungalows outfitted with local crafts as well as flat-screen-TVs. In 2006, 20% of the property was registred as an ecological reserve. Among the fauna are armadillos, lizards and anteaters. Premier Athlantic rain forest landscapes. 9 rooms; from $190 (including brealfast). | |
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