Vila Santa Teresa is one of Brazil’s most exclusive properties, a seven-bedroom villa set on the private estate of the renowned Monteiro de Carvalho family. No expense has been spared on the refurbishment of the villa (one of four properties on the estate), and the style is tasteful and sedate, whilst still maintaining the tropical…
Situated on the southern corner of one of the most iconic beaches in the world, the Fairmont Copacabana combines a great location and views with stylish design and world class facilities. The hotel recently underwent a total renovation over a period of two years, updating all the accommodations and public areas to the highest standard…
This beautiful, original 18th century townhouse, turned stylish boutique hotel is a true labour of love. The owner, Tetê’s meticulous restoration has maintained the original grandeur whilst also incorporating clever architectural touches such as opening up the whole ground floor to integrate a leafy inner courtyard and plunge pool. This means that your first impression…
This intimate eco-lodge is located on a fully working fazenda owned by a welcoming Swiss-Brazilian family. There are only six guest bedrooms which ensure a very relaxed and personalised experience. The lodge lies in the middle of a natural paradise: 11,000 hectares (27,000 acres) of lakes, rivers, open grasslands, and forests. This combination of landscapes…
The only hotel located within the Brazilian national park, the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas has perhaps one of the most exclusive locations in South America. Belmond guests are the only visitors with access to the falls before and after the official nine-to-five park opening hours. Given that Iguaçu is one of South America’s most visited destinations,…