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Visit Brazil

  • African Culture

    Discovering that the indigenous peoples did not take well to forced labour, the colonial Portuguese shipped thousands of Africans to Brazil to work. Upon their emancipation at the end of the 19th Century, Afro Brazilians became integrated into society, resulting in the beautifully diverse people we see today.

    African Culture

  • Architecture

    From the beautiful towns of Ouro Preto and Tiradentes in Minas Gerais state, Natal and Salvador in the northeast to the cobbled backstreets of Santa Teresa in Rio, there are numerous fine examples of colonial architecture in Brazil. For a different type of architecture the retro designs of Brasilia dating back from the 1950's divides opinion!

    Architecture

  • Beaches

    With almost 3,000 km of coastline, it isn’t surprising that Brazil has some of the best beaches in Latin America. There’s a beach for every taste, miles of deserted sand and palm trees, havens for surfers, beaches to spot whales and beaches to watch the locals parade themselves in the latest swimwear trends.

    Beaches

  • Carnival

    One of the world’s most famous celebrations, Brazil’s annual carnival takes place across the country preparing for the start of Lent. Most well-known for the celebrations in Rio, thousands of sequin and feather-clad dancers samba their way through the parade ground.

    Carnival

  • Football

    Football is in the veins of Brazil and seen at every turn. Brazil has given us such footballing greats as Pelé, Ronaldo and Kaka and the love and passion shown by the children passing balls in the street leave little doubt that more stars will follow.

    Football

  • The Amazon

    The Amazon rainforest is a haven for wildlife and a must for both nature lovers and those who are simply curious. It covers a vast area of Brazil and can be explored from a number of simple lodges or boats, most of which are easily accessible from the tropical city of Manaus.

    The Amazon

  • Wildlife

    For wildlife viewing, there are few better places in the world than the Pantanal between April and September. The animals and birds found here are similar to those found in the nearby Amazon, but they are much easier to spot in the Pantanal. Animals seen here include capybara, caiman, anteater, armadillo, otter, marmoset and even jaguar and puma.

    Wildlife

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Accommodation in Brazil: Santa Teresa Hotel

Santa Teresa Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
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Santa Teresa Hotel

Rio de Janeiro

The new Santa Teresa Hotel, formerly the Guimarães Ranch, has passed through a lengthy process of careful restoration preserving its charming neo colonial style and has now opened its doors to guests.

The hotel has 44 rooms and suites, many with tremendous views across the roof tops of historic Santa Teresa to the sea beyond. The rooms and communal areas have been lovingly thought through and the attention to detail has resulted in a beautiful finished product.

The hotel's floors are made of reclaimed wood, the tiles are Portuguese and if you look carefully at the archways around the bar, previously the slave quarters, you'll see the original bricks used to construct this former mansion. Rooms are decorated with indigenous art, the sacred art of Rio de Janeiro’s baroque period or historical handicrafts from Minas Gerais and the northeast region.

Although the furnishing is traditional, the hotel's facilities are not, each room enjoying a flat screen cable television, telephone and airconditioning. Outside is a 25 metre pool and a spa offering a range of services and using the products of the established Brazilian eco brand, Natura.

The restaurant serves a tasty range of contemporary cuisine (the chef is a friend of Gordon Ramsay) whilst the cachaça bar has a 'tipple' for most tastes.

Santa Teresa Hotel is located 50m from the famous Guimarães Square, close to bars, restaurants and artisan shops. Rio's most famous beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema are a taxi ride of approximately 20 minutes from the hotel.

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