We stayed in Pousada for three nights. Our room was of a standard size with a double bed; bathroom was of a good size but in common with many places with no hooks where to hang your clothes. In front of each room was a hammock. The Pousada is very nice and spacious with breakfast/dining room, comfortable lounge, games room with snooker table and TV room. ||It has a beautiful location with a spacious landscaped garden and amazing views, We made several hikes directly from the Pousada including hike to spectacular Cachoeira da Fumaça.||As we were with our son and his Brazilian girlfriend it did not matter that much but perhaps it is worth mentioning that no staff seemed to...
Read moreI was invited to stay at Pousada do Capao, by the owner, and snap some updated photos of the place/property. Man. Every day was so gorgeous with those panaoramic views of the valley and mountains. Even when it was raining, the clouds kissed the mountain tops, when it was sunny, the clouds floated above like angelic spirits. I can't believe what one man (and great team) has done with such a large piece of land. What vision! Thoughtful touches, recycled mosaic art, quirky art installations, game room, wellness center, plenty of wide open spaces to walk, practice yoga, play with kids, etc. Would highly recommend. 10/10. Great wifi signal in most spaces in the common areas of...
Read moreMy husband and I attended a 5-day retreat here, arrived half a day early and stayed on two more days. We loved everything about it. All that I mentioned in the title plus a huge, lovely retreat hall, wonderful koi pond, friendly staff, and great pizzas for all 50+ of us the last night. A perfect place to venture out for hikes and excursions, as we did. Lovely to be away from the dusty roads and noisy traffic of town yet close enough to walk half an hour there if needed. I even had the joy of a black and yellow butterfly landing on my breakfast plate and keeping me company for 10 minutes! Plus there was air conditioning...
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