WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 382

FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Pousada Evelina Navarrete

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Rua Irlan Kalichewski 171, 85853 190 Tel [phone] Rooms 25
A firm favorite among foreign travelers, this modern family-run pousada in the city has a friendly multilingual
owner and staff. Rooms are small and simply furnished, but comfortable. There is a pool and a pleasant sun
terrace. Transfers to the parks can be arranged. www.pousadaevelina.com.br
FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Hotel San Martin

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Rodavia das Cataratas Km 21, 85863 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 142
Located alongside the Parque das Aves and across from the park's visitor center, this hotel has comfortable and
well-equipped rooms. What makes the hotel special is its well-tended tropical garden (with an attractive pool)
and the trails through the forest that has been preserved on the property. www.hotelsanmartin.com.br
FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Hotel das Cataratas 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Rodovia BR 469 Km 32, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, 85853 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 203
The only hotel in the Parque Nacional, the Hotel das Cataratas lies in a sprawling, colonial-style building. The service
is impersonal and the rooms are remarkably simple, but there is a large pool and a very good restaurant. Transfers to
the Argentine park can be arranged. www.hoteldascataratas.com.br
ILHA DE SUPERAGÜI (Paraná) Sobre as Ondas

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Barra do Superagüi, Guaraqueçaba Tel [phone] Rooms 13
Simple, but very neat, this hotel has extremely basic clapboard cabins, four of which come with private bathrooms.
Arrangements can be made to collect guests in Paranaguá or Ilha do Mel. Boat trips are offered to outlying parts
of the island as well as to other islands. Fishing trips are available. www.superagui.net
ILHA DO MEL (Paraná) Pousada das Meninas

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Praia das Conchas, Caixa Postal 10, 83251 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 9
A pretty and cozy pousada with a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The rustic rooms and cabins (with or
without private bathrooms) sleep two to five guests. Reservations are always advisable. Boat trips to other islands
can be arranged. www.pousadadasmeninas.com.br
ILHA DO MEL (Paraná) Pousadinha Farrol das Conchas

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Praia do Farol, 83251 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 16
With simple rooms sleeping two to seven people, the Pousadinha attracts mainly young people who enjoy its
lively atmosphere. The beach setting and proximity to the bars of Nova Brasília fishing village adds to its appeal.
The on-site restaurant serves good, very reasonably priced Italian food. www.pousadinha.com.br
MORRETES (Paraná) Nhundiaquara Hotel

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Rua General Carneiro 13, 83350 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 15
A simple, but characterful, old hotel in the center of town, this Nhundiaquara property is situated alongside the
picturesque Rio Nundiaquara. Rooms are on the small side, though it is worth paying more for one overlooking
the river. The hotel restaurant serves well-cooked regional food. Very popular with budget travelers.
MORRETES (Paraná) Santuário Nhundiaquara

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Estrada das Prainhas Km 02, Porto de Cima Tel [phone] Rooms 8
In a park-like setting near the base of the Serra do Mar off Graciosa Road, the Nhundiaquara is one of the best
budget hotels in the area. All rooms have ceiling fans, as well as balconies overlooking the gardens. There are
nature trails through the forest to waterfalls and a natural swimming pool. www.nhundiaquara.com.br
PARANAGUÁ (Paraná) San Rafael

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Rua Júlia da Costa 185, 83203 060 Tel [phone] Rooms 45
Despite an unremarkable mirror-glass front, San Rafael enjoys a central location and offers a good range of
facilities, including a well-equipped business center. The apartments and suites in this modern hotel are all
comfortably furnished and there is a decent on-site restaurant. www.sanrafaelhotel.com.br

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BENTO GONÇALVES Pousada Don Giovanni

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VRS 805, Linha Amadeu 28 Km 12, Pinto Bandeira, 95717 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 6

Surrounded by vineyards, this imposing early 20th-century Italian-style farmhouse lies on the outskirts of town.
Rooms feature a mix of antique and contemporary furniture, and have central heating for the winter. The on-site
Italian restaurant is good and the estate's own, quite respectable wines are served. www.dongiovanni.com.br
BENTO GONÇALVES Pousada Valduga

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Rodovia RS-470 Km 68.5, Linha Leopoldina, Caixa Postal 579, 95700 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 20
A very comfortable guesthouse run by one of the foremost producers of quality wine in the Vale dos Vinjedos.
Rooms range in quality (and price) from rustic but comfortable to large and lavishly furnished. Guests are invited
to participate in a three-hour tasting course and can wander the hillside vineyards. www.casavalduga.com.br

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