How about traveling to a paradisiacal place and still staying in a place with refinement?
This is the guarantee of those who bet on luxury tourism, which, according to the Brazilian Luxury Travel Association (BLTA), the main association in the segment in Brazil, has been growing in the country.
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— Brazilians discovered the country in 2021, traveling to new itineraries. With a continental territory like ours, it is encouraging that they continue to explore authentic routes and destinations with all the comfort and excellence in services — says BLTA CEO Simone Scorsato.
The Travel notebook selected a destination unique to each region to give you a taste of the luxury options.
MIDWEST
In the wake of the novel Pantanal, the tip is to get to know Caiman, which translates the Pantanal lifestyle with a touch of refinement.
A pioneer in local ecotourism, the property was built in an oasis of 53,000 hectares, surrounded by woods, rivers, dams, and the vitality of fauna and flora.
It is located in the north of Mato Grosso do Sul, in Miranda, 236 kilometers from Campo Grande airport.
You must travel by car for four hours from the state capital airport or take a private plane (the inn has an airstrip).
Next to the inn is an area of 5,600 hectares that houses a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN).
There, administrators guarantee the preservation of more than 500 species of animals that live in freedom, such as the jaguar, giant anteater, tapir, capybara, hyacinth macaw, and alligator.
In addition to all the ecological appeal, the visitor can choose between three types of accommodation.
The leading inn, which bears the name Casa Caiman, has 18 apartments with a balcony, swimming pool, deck overlooking the bay, living rooms, fireplaces, and a restaurant.
Those looking for privacy can stay in one of two private accommodations, closed for small groups (from 10 to 12 people): Villa Baiazinha, located next to a bay with crystal clear waters, and Villa Cordilheira, surrounded by extensive green areas.
In gastronomy, the traveler enjoys the best regional cuisine. Fish, vegetables, and fruits typical of the region are an attraction in their own right.
And to crown the trip, there could be no lack of outdoor activities, such as tours in open cars, guided walks (even at night, keeping an eye on the animals’ habits), canoeing, horseback riding, biking, and bird watching.
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Caiman is located in Miranda (MS)
Daily rate: from R$4,400 – US$880 (for two people)
Contact phone: (11) 3706-1800
Learn more at caiman.com.br
NORTH
On the banks of the Rio Negro, 180 kilometers from Manaus (AM), in the municipality of Novo Airão, the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is an exclusive jungle hotel built in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.
Located in front of Anavilhanas National Park, the second largest river archipelago in the world, the development is surrounded by tropical forests.
From Manaus, there are two options: a 2h45min car trip by paved road or a seaplane trip, in a journey that lasts 35 minutes.
Anavilhanas has 16 chalets, four superior bungalows, and two panoramic bungalows overlooking the forest.
The main structure is an infinity pool, a gym, a library, a 13-meter-high observation deck (overlooking the river), and a floating deck.
In gastronomy, the tradition of regional products with touches of international cuisine. The highlight for the duck rice with tucupi.
Among the leisure activities, in addition to observing the exuberance of the forest, you can take night boat trips through the archipelago, trails in the woods, and canoeing between the streams.
The hotel accepts a package of at least two days, including land transport from Amazonas’s capitals.
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Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is located in Novo Airão (AM)
Daily rate: from R$2,500 – US$500 (two people)
Phone: (92) 3622-8996
Learn more at anavilhanaslodge.com
NORTH EAST
Overlooking the blue waters of the coast of Ceará, the Zorah Beach Hotel is considered a little piece of Asia seasoned with a Brazilian touch.
Located on Guajiru beach, in the municipality of Trairi, 140 kilometers away from Fortaleza, the hotel was built between dunes, coconut trees, and almost deserted beaches.
It offers five accommodation options, from a luxury beachfront bungalow with a whirlpool and private pool to 220 square meter houses for eight people.
Zorah offers a piece of Asia on the coast of Ceará
Asian culture shows up in the decor and cuisine. Zorah also offers a spa service with relaxation techniques and massages.
Adventure lovers will find the region a perfect spot for kitesurfing. Due to its conditions in terms of wind and temperature, the locality is the stage for competitions in the sport.
And the hotel houses a school that teaches the sport to those who want to venture into the village’s warm water waves.
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Zorah Beach Hotel is located in Trairi (CE)
Daily rate: from R$1,300 – US$260 (sleeps two people)
Phone: (85) 98160-1249
Learn more at zorahbeach.com.br
SOUTH
The imposing building located in one of the noblest points of Florianópolis (SC) houses one of the new luxury developments in southern Brazil.
The LK Design Hotel is one of the bets for those who want to enjoy the beauties of the beaches of Ilha da Magia without giving up the malls and funky bars of the Beira-Mar Norte.
Opened in December 2020, it has 168 apartments, modern suites with minimalist touches, and ocean views.
A bar and an infinity pool are the hosts of the best happy hours on the rooftop. The massage rooms invite you to relax.
Osli Restaurante, which opened in 2021, quickly became one of the main centers of contemporary cuisine in the city.
The menu is focused on regional ingredients and uses artisanal products from the Serra Catarinense, such as smoked truffles and sheep’s cheese.
But without forgetting the heritage of Azorean cuisine so present in the region.
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The LK Design Hotel is located in Florianópolis (SC)
Daily rate: from R$710.90 to R$2,582.10 – US$142 to US$520 (two people)
Phone: (48) 3112-2233
Learn more at lkdesignhotel.com.br
SOUTHEAST
The paradisiacal Paraty, on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro, is home to a pearl of luxury hotels in Brazil: Casa Turquesa.
Located in the city’s historical center, opposite the harbor pier, the boutique hotel is synonymous with sophistication and exclusivity.
Only nine suites are finely decorated in a restored mansion that preserves the facade of the 18th-century townhouse. English tourists.
— Tourists who used to travel abroad began to see that there are hotels with high-level services — comments Tetê Etrusco, owner of Casa Turquesa.
In the decoration, local art objects coexist harmoniously with works by renowned artists. The common area, a large living room, a boutique, and a library give an elegant touch and encourage coexistence between the few and privileged guests.
Outside, an impeccable orchid garden gains a touch of glamor with a swimming pool with hydromassage, a bar, and a gazebo.
Gastronomy is highlighted by the tasty colonial breakfast, with products carefully produced in the region.
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Casa Turquesa is located in Paraty (RJ)
Daily rate: from R$2,000 – US$400 (two people)
Phone: (24) 3371-1037
Learn more at casaturquesa.com.br