WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 366

SERRA DOS ÓRGÃOS (Rio de Janeiro State) Serra dos Tucanos

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Caixa Postal 98125, Cachoeiras do Macacu, 28680 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 10
Favored by naturalists, this lodge was started by keen bird-watchers, Cristina and Andy Foster. An expert guide
takes visitors on nature walks and bird-watching expeditions. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation in
a resplendent Atlantic rainforest setting. www.serradostucanos.com.br
TERESÓPOLIS (Rio de Janeiro State) Hotel Rosa dos Ventos 0 S ÷ z h ∑ \\\\
Km 22, Estrada Teresópolis, Nova Friburgo, 25977 400 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 42

One of the two members of Relais et Chateaux in Brazil, this fazenda- style hotel offers diverse luxurious
accommodation in mock-Alpine chalets. Activities include horse-riding, cycling, fishing, and mountain-biking.
Children under the age of 14 are not allowed. www.hotelrosadosventos.com.br
TRINDADE (Rio de Janeiro State) Agua do Mar

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Rua Pastor Ezonil Manuel Tel [phone] Rooms 17
Among the many modest pousadas in the region, the simple beachfront Agua do Mar is a two-minute stroll from
Praia de Fora, a beach renowned for its natural beauty. While some of the rooms come with a TV and refrigerator,
five superior suites come with verandas offering splendid sea views. www.trinidadepousadas.com.br/aguadomar
VITÓRIA (Espírito Santo) Hotel Ilha do Boi

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Rua Braúlio Macedo 417, Ilha do Boi Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 95
This is a large beachside hotel complex with a range of different hotel environments and beautiful views over the
bay. Facilities include a business center, sauna, piano bar, and an excellent restaurant serving regional specialties
and Continental cuisine. Round-the-clock room service is available. www.hotelilhadoboi.com.br

MINAS GERAIS

BELO HORIZONTE Hotel Wimbledon

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Av Afonso Pena 772 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 70
With a convenient location in the heart of town, this modest hotel meets the requirements of the frequent traveler.
Although small and with no frills, the rooms are furnished tastefully. The Garden's Restaurant serves cuisine typical
to Minas Gerais. The Wimbledon also has a convention center and a small pool. www.wimbledon.com.br
BELO HORIZONTE Liberty Palace Hotel

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Rua Paraíba 1465, Savassi Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 94
A well-appointed, modern business hotel located in a tower, the Liberty Palace is one of the most expensive in the
Savassi area. Rooms are luxuriously appointed. Facilities include a sauna, 24-hour room service, and broadband
internet in all rooms. Close to the best restaurants in the city. www.libertypalace.com.br
CONGONHAS Colonial Hotel

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Praça da Basílica 76 Tel [phone] Rooms 8

Next to the Basílica do Nosso Senhor Bom Jesus de Matosinhos (see pp130-31) , a long way from the main tourist
sights, this well-maintained hotel offers the best accommodation in town, with spacious rooms. While somewhat
dated, it retains its past glory in its huge hallways and high ceilings. www.hotelcolonialcongonhas.com.br
DIAMANTINA Pousada Montanhas de Minas

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Rua da Romana 264 Tel [phone] Rooms 13

Housed in a mock-colonial building near the town center, this attractive pousada is a perfect choice for travelers
on a budget. Minimalist rooms, which overlook a pool and the surrounding mountains, promise pretty views.
Great value for money. www.grupomontanhasdeminas.com.br
DIAMANTINA Pousada Real

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Estrada do Cruzeiro Luminoso 3 km, 39100 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 20

A converted fazenda set in the mountains overlooking Diamantina, the Pousada Real has wonderful views of
the town from many of the rooms and the bar. The hotel has a spring-water swimming pool. The town's best
restaurants are only 2 miles (3 km) away. www.pousadarealdiamantina.com.br
DIAMANTINA Relíquias do Tempo

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Rua Macau de Baixo 104, Centro Tel [phone] Rooms 18
A beautifully restored 19th-century colonial house, the Relíquias do Tempo is located in the center of town. The
interior features period furnishings and antiques, and a range of simple, but elegant, wooden-floored suites are
offered. Excellent breakfast is included in the tariff. www.pousadareliquiasdotempo.com.br
DIAMANTINA Tijuco

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Rua Macau do Meio 211 Tel [phone] Rooms 27

This hotel is housed in a building designed by renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer (see p295) at the start of his
career, before he started work on Brasília. Beautifully restored to its original early 1960s look, the Tijuco has the
best rooms on its second floor. www.hoteltijuco.com.br

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