WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 380

MIRANDA (Mato Grosso do Sul) Cacimba de Pedra

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Reino Selvagem, BR-262 Km 17, Southern Pantanal Tel [phone] Rooms 12
Motel-like rooms are provided in one of the Pantanal's few caiman farms. Hearing them hiss and gurgle as the
owner throws them meat, is unforgettable. Stays also include tours into the Pantanal. The enormous swimming
pool and mesmerizing sunsets add to the visit. www.cacimbadepedra.com.br
MIRANDA (Mato Grosso do Sul) Fazenda Meia Lua

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BR-262 Km 10, Southern Pantanal Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 6
An intimate, family-run fazenda , the Meia Lua offers weekend and day packages, ideal for exploring the stunning
wildlife of the Pantanal. The pool area, friendly staff, and light tours make it perfect for families. The best accom-
modation is in the self-contained house set in gardens next to the swimming pool. www.fazendameialua.com.br
MIRANDA (Mato Grosso do Sul) Fazenda San Francisco

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BR-262 Km 30, Rua Calarge 349, Vila Glória, Southern Pantanal Tel [phone] Rooms 5

With very functional accommodation, this fazenda is known to provide the best chances of spotting the amazing
Pantanal wildlife, including jaguars and ocelots. The bird-watching guides are acclaimed. The farm also runs an
interesting jaguar conservation project. www.fazendasanfrancisco.tur.br/pantanal/index.php
MIRANDA (Mato Grosso do Sul) Refúgio Ecológico Caiman 0 S z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Estrada para Agachi Km 37, Southern Pantanal, 01452 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 29
The most luxurious accommodation in the Pantanal, this hotel sits in the heart of a wild preserve replete with
animals and has its own conservation programs. Guided tours, which are included in the price along with full
board, are timetable strict.The hotel has a good restaurant and bar. www.caiman.com.br
POCONÉ (Mato Grosso) Pouso Alegre

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Transpantaneira Km 33, Northern Pantanal Tel [phone] Rooms 14
In the frontier town of Poconé, which is the primary entry point into the northern Panatanal for those heading
south from Cuiabá, this rustic pousada focuses mainly on wildlife viewing. Guided tours can be best organized
by the owner, or a specialist bird-watching guide. The surroundings are breathtaking. www.pousalegre.com.br
POCONÉ (Mato Grosso) Araras Lodge

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Transpantaneira Km 29, Northern Pantanal Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 19
One of the best lodges on the Transpantaneira and popular with Europeans. The wildlife viewing is excellent,
especially at dawn, from the treehouse over the lake. Activities, such as trekking, canoeing, riding, truck safaris,
and night tours, can be organized by expert bilingual naturalist guides. www.araraslodge.com.br
NHECOLÂNDIA (Mato Grosso do Sul) Fazenda Rio Negro 0 z h 7 \\\\\
Rua Paraná 32, Jd. dos Estado, Southern Pantanal (plane access only), 79021 220 Tel [phone] Rooms 13
This converted 19th-century ranch house also functions as the main office of the Centro de Pesquisa para
Conservação (Conservation Research Center). Wildlife viewing is superb and guiding competent. The VIP suite has
some of the best accommodation in the area. Rate includes full board and tours. www.fazendarionegro.com.br

SANTA CATARINA & PARANÁ

CURITIBA (Paraná) Elo Hotel

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Rua Amintas de Barros 383, 80060 200 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 38
Located next to the Federal University in the city center, this inexpensive hotel is slightly dated, but offers
remarkable value. The standard rooms are quite small but the suites, only a little more expensive, are very spacious.
Unusually for a hotel in this price range, a sauna and rooftop pool are offered. www.hoteiselo.com.br
CURITIBA (Paraná) Ibis Centro Civíco

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Rua Mateus Leme 358, 80510 190 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 80
A few minutes' walk from Curitiba's historic center, this budget hotel consists of an old German-style house
(the reception area) linked to a modern tower block that has the guest rooms. The rooms are compact, but
comfortable, and the service efficient. Pre-book for weekday stays. www.accorhotels.com.br
CURITIBA (Paraná) Full Jazz Hotel

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Rua Silveira Peixoto 1297, Batel, 80060 200 Tel [phone] Rooms 76
Jazz pervades every aspect of this hotel, from the ambient music, DVD library, and decoration to its upbeat
Restaurante New Orleans and Full Jazz Bar. With modern rooms and live jazz, it is popular with musicians visiting
the city. The surrounding streets have some of Curitiba's best bars and restaurants. www.hotelslaviero.com.br
CURITIBA (Paraná) Hotel Nikko

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Rua Barão do Rio Branco 546, 80010 180 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 74
Located midway between the bus and train station and the city center, the hotel is tastefully furnished in modern
Japanese style. The guest rooms are decorated in neutral colors and all have a minibar, cable TV, and wireless
Internet. There is a pretty Japanese courtyard garden and a restaurant. www.hotelnikko.com.br

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