I have spent countless hours researching "where to stay" in Brazil. There isn't much written. It's not always reliable. Usually I am a big TripAdvisor user but it's not used enough in Brazil to be as useful a resource as it is in other countries. (Not to mention that it seems hackers skew it at times. Here's an example: while Togu is a cute little spot, my apologies to the lovely people at Togu but it is DEFINITELY not the #1 best restaurant in Rio, yet on Tripadvisor it has apparently somehow achieved that status).
Since finding a place to stay can be incredibly frustrating and a wild goose chase Hidden Pousadas Brazil has been a fantastic resource for me. I've stayed in a few of the properties featured on the site such as Pic It consists of reviews you can trust, of amazing little spots around Brazil.
My only complaint? It is a boutique web site, meaning it only concentrated on a few special properties which are highly recommended. However, web site founder Alison McGowan has now launched a sister site, Pousada Hotel Brazil, featuring information and reviews of a much wider scope of all sorts of pousadas around Brazil. Check it out!
Like the new page... :) And thanks for the site!
Posted by: Lindsey | November 25, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Thank you do much for this information. I too have struggled to find any decent write ups on accommodation within Brazil, so much appreciate your efforts in this instance. Thank you.
Posted by: susan | July 05, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Thank you for the information on places to stay in Brazil. I run a travel agency here in Denmark and I have found your site very useful. I will be using your information to enable me to advise clients. Could you please advise prices?
Posted by: Denmark Holidays | July 12, 2011 at 09:21 AM