Jericoacoara
Located on a beautiful beach in Northwest Brazil, Jeri has been discovered as a hip destination for young international travelers who enjoy the wind-surfing, beach-bumming scene. Formerly a quiet fishing village, its sandy streets now have boutiques, cafes, and many small homey posadas.

Vila Bela Vista
Jericoacoara, Brazil
T:+55 88 3669-2359. 13 room b&b. US$ 90-
www.vilabelavista.com
A small compound of chalets set around a swimming pool, this friendly pousada has views over the sand dunes and is located at the far end of the beach.


Fernando de Noronha
Visit Brazil's Emerald of the Atlantic, a 22 island archipelago filled with pristine and secluded beaches. To reach it, fly in from Recife.

Pousada Zé Maria
Street Nice Cordeiro, 01- Floresta Velha.
Fernando de Noronha - Pernambuco - Brasil
T: +55 81 3619-1258
www.pousadazemaria.com.br
Stay in bungalows made of Brazilian hardwood and enjoy beach views, an infinite pool, whirlpool tubs and hammocks.


Trancoso, Bahia
Trancoso was settled by Brazilian hippies in the 1970's and more recently discovered by the international fashion set, This northeast Brazilian coastal village is known for its stunning 7 mile beach, laid-back attitude, and its grassy town square (Quadrado) surrounded by vibrantly colored houses, artisan shops, restaurants and Brazil's second oldest church, the 16th century Church of St. John. Getting to Transcoso takes 2 flights, a ferry and a bumpy car ride.

Etnia Pousada
Trancoso, Bahia
T: +55 73 3668 1137.8 bungalows.. US$ 120-
www.etniabrasil.com.br
Walk to the beach from this sleek pousada and rustic-chic outdoor restaurant created by an expatriate Italian fashion and design couple.


Búzios
A popular 2 hour getaway north for Rio de Janeiro's hip and rich, Búzios became known as the South American St. Tropez after Brigitte Bardot showed up in the 1960s. Although high end shops, restaurants and luxury sailboats have arrived, strict building regulations keeps this fishing village from losing its charm. 20 beaches dot the seven-mile green peninsula and its many coves.

Pousada Casas Brancas
Morro do Humaita 10,
Búzios, RJ
T: +55 22 2623 1458. 32 rooms. US$ 115-
www.casasbrancas.com.br
Boutique romantic Brazil hotel with lovely sea views.


Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Santa Teresa
Rio de Janeiro
T: +55 21 2221-1406. 44 rooms. US$ 310-
www.santateresahotel.com
This former derelict colonial mansion sits on a hilltop in Santa Teresa, a quaint bohemian district of imposing architecture and artists' ateliers. It is richly, yet sparsely decorated with indigenous art. The hotel includes a restaurant of note.


Parati
Half-way between Sao Paulo and Rio, the once wealthy and elegant 500 year old Portugese colonial city is splendidly lost in time, with a near-perfect beach, well-preserved whitewashed architecture, and car-free streets. The historic old town has good restaurants and boutiques; visit midweek and avoid the urban weekend escapees from Rio and Sao Paulo.The town lies between the jagged mountain peaks of the Serra do Mar and the beautiful Baia de Ilha Grande sea.

Pousada do Ouro
R Dr. Pereira, 145 (Antiga Rua Da Praia)
Parati, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
T: +55 24 371 1378. US$ 65-
www.pousadaouro.com.br
18th century old-town hotel and restaurant upgraded with modern conveniences. Tom Cruise and Mick Jagger stayed here.

Pousada Porto Imperial
Rua Tenente Francisco Antonio
Parati, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
T: +55 24 3371 2323. US$ 50-
www.pousadaportoparaty.com.br
18th century inn furnished with antiques.


Ilha de Santa Catarina
An hour's flight south of San Paulo lies this beautiful island filled with beaches, lagoons and hills.

Ponta dos Ganchos
Ilha de Santa Catarina, Brazil
T: +55 48 3262-5000. 20 bungalows. US$ 450
www.pontadosganchos.com.br
20 cliffside rustic-chic bungalows overlooking Emerald Bay.


Ilha Grande
Off southeastern Brazil lies this tropical island with endless hiking trails, 106 pristine beaches, and misty, mountainous jungles. Take a 90 minute ferry ride to island.

Pousada da Cachoeira
Bicão's Street, 50 - Abraão's Village
Ilha Grande - Angra dos Reis - RJ
Brasil - CEP: 23900-000
www.cachoeira.com
T: +55 24 3361-5083 US$ 35- 
A tropically decorated inn set in the jungle.

Pousada Naturalia
Abrao Village
Ilha Grande - Angra dos Reis - RJ
Brasil
T:+55 24 3361 9583. 12 suites. US$ 95-
www.pousadanaturalia.net
Set in a quiet corner of the Ilha Grande's main town, the pousada has views of the ocean in front while the jungle is right outside its back.. Ask for a suite with airconditioning.


Brazilian Amazon & Ecolodges
During the flood season, you can canoe into the treetops. Enter the Amazon by flying into city of Manaus.

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
T: +55 92 3622 8996. 16 rooms. US$ 475, 2 night minimum.
www.anavilhanaslodge.com
Perhaps the most elegant lodging in the Amazon, the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge comes with wood-panelled rooms, air-conditioning and regional art. Native guides take you canoeing down the Amazon.

Uakari Floating Lodge
Mamirauá Ecological Station, Lake Mamirauá
Western Brazilian Amazon
email: ecoturismo@mamiraua.org.br
T: +55 97 343 4160. US$ 160, per night, inclusive.
The Mamirauá Institute has established this floating lodge in the heart of the reserve — on Lake Mamirauá channel. There, visitors can see uakari monkeys literally from the back door, and watch pink river dolphins swim past from the lodge's front deck. Canoe and boat trips can be taken to other parts of the reserve to see caiman, howler monkeys, macaws and other signature species of the flooded forest.The lodge is a nonprofit association owned by the native families. From Manaus, take a plane to Tefé or an all day boat ride up the Rio Solimoes.


Brazililan Pantanal & Ecolodges
Sweeping uninhabited lands and vast cattle ranches make up the state of Mato Grosso, located south of the Amazon in southwest Brazil. Yearly Pantanal floods turns this into a huge lake brimming with wildlife.

Refúgio Ecológico Caiman
T: +55 11 3079-6622. Consists of four lodges. US$ 320-
www.caiman.com.br
Ecolodges created by wealthy landowners on their cattle ranches. Hiking, photo safaris and bird-watching opportunities.