Pousada e Hostel Andarai — Hotel in Região Geográfica Imediata de Itaberaba

Due to the good reviews, the trekking offers and the affordable price I booked Don'Anna for 7 days over New Years. The whole experience exceeded my expectations by far. I cannot rave enough about the amazing hospitality and great spirit of the hosts, Carol's positive energy, her homemade organic breakfast (especially her cakes are to die for), Julio's tours and his patience in helping me overcome my fear of water. There was a pleasantly warm and homely atmosphere which I haven't experienced in a hostel before. For solo travellers it is easy to connect to other guests. There are plenty of activities on offer with or without guide. Andarai itself is small enough to feel relaxed, yet has everything one might need. Overall I had the best experience and can only highly recommend a stay...

Hostel itself: Beautifully restored colonial home, much history and character. Lovely garden for hanging out outside, as well as a number of rooms inside for gathering as well.||||Location: Located in Andaraí, a very charming city in Chapada (which tends to be furthter from other major locations, but transport I believe can be arranged with the owners)||||Services: One of the hostel owners, Julio, can also be hired as a tour guide. HE IS GREAT—the hostel building is actually the ancestral home of his family, who has lived in the region for 250 years. The guy knows his stuff. Plus, he and his wife Carol are very kind and light-hearted and accommodating.||||Breakfast: All home prepared and made from organic ingredients from the region! (That pao de queijo is something to...

The place itself if very beautiful and quiet, with a nice garden in the back where you can relax or work. Andarai is perfect because it's in the center of the Chapada Diamantina... yet it has almost no tourists ! It's fully authentic, safe and quiet.||||But the best is not the hotel, it's the owners ! Carol makes sure you have anything you need, cooks wonderfully and Julio takes you to anywhere in the region in his 4x4. But he's more than a guide, he knows everything and everybody, and can take you to the quietest lake or the smallest amateur liquor maker! He's great for Film & Photography as well, knowing so many spots and people.||||More than...