Pousada Aratinga Inn, Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro
"beautiful hidden gem in Abraão on tropical Ilha Grande island "
| Nearest Airport: | Rio de Janeiro - 140 kms | |||
| Trip Style: | Beach, Eco-tourism, Honeymoon + Romance, Nature + Wildlife, Surf + Kitesurf | |||
| Pousada Facilities: |
7 bedrooms: Complimentary bathroom toiletries. baby crib available, bi-lingual receptionists, free wi-fi , hammocks, honeymoon package, supports community projects, supports sustainable tourism |
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| Room Facilities: | 110v; air conditioning, DVD, fans, laundry service, minibar, power showers, TV (cable), TV (local), wi-fi | |||
| Language(s): | English, French, Portuguese | |||
| Recommended attractions: | birding, boat trips, diving, fishing, flora & fauna, hiking, kayaking, massage, rappelling, snorkelling, surfing, swimming, walking, waterfalls | |||
| Ideal for: | couples, friends sharing, gay friendly, honeymoon, solo travellers, travellers with baby | |||
| Price Category: | $ bed and breakfast | |||
| Web Site: | http://www.aratingailhagrande.com.br | |||
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Note: Where pousadas are off the beaten track, Google maps only show the nearest town, and are not an accurate guide to location. |
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Pousada Aratinga Inn will be In recess from 2nd May - 25th June 2012. |
About the pousada
The Pousada Aratinga Inn only opened in December 2009 , but it has already rocketted to the top of Trip Advisor and it is not difficult to see why. It is frankly head and shoulders above other pousadas in the same price range in Abraão, both in terms of comfort, style and value for money.
About the location
Ilha Grande is a tropical paradise. The largest oceanic island in Brazil, it was first discovered in 1502, and has been, in turn, a magnet for pirates, a major staging point for the slave trade, and home to the infamous maximum security prison of Dois Rios. Despite its incredible natural beauty and proximity to Rio, the island only really became a tourist destination after the explosion of the prison in 1992, and there is still only a small local population of 6000.
The main town, Abraão, has a medical centre, police, firebrigade and tourist office and some 140 pousadas, but there are no motor vehicles, no roads (unless you count dirt tracks), no hotels, banks or shopping centres. Leave your stress at home and enjoy the countless deserted beaches, the excellent diving or the fabulous hikes around the island. It really is a magical place.
Not to be missed
- boat trip over to Abraãozinho for fried fish
- trek over to Lopes Mendes beach
- schooner trip to Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde
- Cafe do mar for beach food in Abraão
Pousada Starpoints
- beautiful quiet, leafy surroundings
- very comfortable suites and bedlinen
- close to the village but away from the noise
- hospitality of Australian host Rennie
| Try a different place if... you want a seaview or to be right on the beach. |
