The small beach town of Itamambuca is my slice of paradise. One of the major reasons I love this…read moreenclave is because of the rustic but refined community of surfers that live and frequent this small neighborhood. Looking to get away for a weekend, we searched for housing rentals (of which there were basically no options for just 2 people - most made sense for a group of 4 or more), and there also weren't too many pousadas listed online - we must have found less than 5 and most of them weren't so nice. So, after the search came up empty, we took a chance on Toadas As Luas. This nice-sized hotel is located about a 15 minute walk to the beach and very near the few restaurants in the area. Home to an array of colorful birds, Todas As Luas proved to be a very well-kept retreat and a true surfer's oasis. There's an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach and a rack to stash your board overnight. I also enjoyed swinging on the hammock in our outdoor terrace at night. The morning breakfast was plentiful and the wifi was even decent enough to send out emails and stream some movies at night. Ending the night with a game of pool and foozball or a soak/sweat in the hot tub and sauna added to the fun. I definitely recommend this to couples looking to spend a relaxing weekend in jungle bliss.

Pousada Kalimantan is a full service beach front resort in Ubatuba at Praia do Sapê, next door to…read morethe well known Praia da Lagoinha. Rooms are comfortable and the service is excellent, right down to chairs and umbrellas on the beach. They have three restaurants, a traditional Brazilian restaurant, a Pizzaria, and a Sushi restaurant. We've tried the traditional Brazilian and the Sushi restaurant. Both were very good and an excellent value. This is a family resort. We saw many three generation families, from grandparents to grandchildren, enjoying their time together. We found it through Hotels.com while looking for a beachfront resort in Ubatuba. It's just short of all inclusive. A Brazilian breakfast buffet is included, though other meals are added to your check based on what you order. The major drawback is the last half mile of access to the resort on a washboard road. I give them a 4.5

Lovely hotel in Paraty, Brazil. Our room was spacious clean and perfect for a group of 4 people…read more The staff was nice, beds were comfortable, the room was spacious and they had hot water!

The hotel looks unassuming from the outside. It has a nice courtyard, small pool and bar with a…read moresmall breakfast room. There didn't seem to any one else in the rooms. Ours had two beds, a double and a kids bed which took up a lot of space which we used to set our things. The air conditioning could only be felt in one side of room with a small ceiling fan, unfortunately not the side with the larger bed. The bathroom was modest with a window for ventilation, but opened only to another part of the room. The main doors to the room were wooden slated doors which allowed the hall light in, followed by glass doors which kept the cool air in. They provide you with bath towels a single hand towel and two tiny rough bars of soap, no shampoo, no lotion, no shower cap or any other extras. The bathroom was tight with very little counter space and a facet that easily dripped water over the edge. There are plenty of mosquitos so bring bug spray. The water heater isn't very strong, so expect a luke warm shower at best. They're anticipating it to always be warm outside, so a cool shower won't feel too shocking. They never came to clean the room or offer new towels so after three days, the floors got a little dirty and the garbage was overflowing. Breakfast is in a large common area with a selection of breads, cakes, some cereal, cheese and ham slices, a few fresh fruit slices and juices (unsweetened). They had a coffee carafe (not always full) and tea bags but no hot water. It was minimal selection but not bad. There was weak wifi in the lobby (not in room) and slow but kind service at the front desk. Really this place wasn't too bad but extremely overpriced for the bare minimum they provided. Don't bother coming on a holiday period because the increased prices aren't worth it. That being said we didn't find that much other offerings in Paraty itself as far as hotels. Staying in centro historical is quite expensive.

Nice place to be with kids. 3 swimming pools are distributed across the Hotel. Meals are ok. The…read moreclosest beach Praia do Lazaro is at least 300m. Which can be in some cases a bit far. Wifi is not working fine everywhere.

We were here for the day on our cruise port stop. What a beautiful, quaint little town!! So much…read morehistory to review with their well preserved colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and relaxed seaside atmosphere. There is a huge rainforest here, beaches and fairly shallow waters (which is why our ship couldn't get closer). They have many historic churches- all for different classes of people - society women, freed slaves etc. very interesting. Now there are shops, restaurants and galleries to explore I will also say the marina was absolutely HOPPING with party boats- it's a Sunday so appears to be a popular thing to do- party on a double decker for awhile. Rafa from Parity tours was excellent and can highly recommend him for a good overt view of the town.

Paraty is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to, and I recommend all tourists in…read moreBrazil check it out for at least a day. It's very historic because it was an export port for gold to Rio de Janeiro. The town's center is made of cobblestone streets, and there you can find dozens of unique art and souvenir shops, men riding horse carriages, and carts selling coconut juice and frozen treats. There are plenty of amazing restaurants to choose from. Don't forget to go on a boat tour and explore the islands and lagoons of Paraty.

I absolutely loved the Pousada Aconchego!! It was about a 10-minute (or less) walk from the bus…read morestation (I suggest you map it ahead of time and print out the walking directions). While nobody speaks enough English to have a conversation (speak Portuguese if you can), the staff is very kind. The accommodations are very clean. The morning breakfast is good, and the kitchen staff is friendly. Plus, it's almost a mini compound, so it's quieter than being in a pousada right on the street. Only downsides: The wifi only works in the dining room, and there is only one hair dryer that you have the check out at the front desk. But altogether, it's a very charming place that I highly recommend!! Good price too.