This hip and charming Pousada is nestled in the hills overlooking the stunning bay of Búzios, just two hours from Rio. With 32 individually decorated rooms, the Pousada boasts elegant Mediterranean architecture, multilingual staff, and a refined and laid-back atmosphere. The Pousada is within easy walking distance from the main village strip, which has numerous sophisticated boutiques, restaurants, bars and a very lively nightlife . You can chill out to the mellow sounds of Bossa Nova while sitting by the pool enjoying a breathtaking view of the bay. The seafront restaurant, Café Atlantico, offers extraordinary international cuisine, as well as typical Brazilian recipes. (use this text in last package that included this Pousada)

This Pousada has 15 comfortable rooms and an amazing view of the Morro do Pico. It has an infinity pool, incredible food and is reputed to be the best Pousada on the island. This Pousada also offers Special rooms with whirlpools on verandas. [Due to the strict construction restrictions on the island, many accommodation options are converted fisherman houses with precarious infrastructures. Few quality options exist and due to the island's high demand they charge high prices. The island has only 4 accommodation options that DiscoverBrazil recommends. Pousada Ze Maria is one of the best. If you would like a different accommodation, please let us know

This charming hotel is a restored colonial house located within walking distance from the beach. The rooms and common areas are beautifully decorated, with high ceilings and antique lighting, with balconies overlooking a garden. Its desirable location is one of its special assets. Catharina Paraguacu is located in Rio Vermelho, a traditional Bohemian artists' neighborhood of Salvador full of tourist attractions, beaches, bars and restaurants. Rio Vermelho is also where the traditional religious festival of Yemanja is held in February of each year.

Pousada Farol das Tartarugas, which in English means, Turtle Lighthouse Inn. Strategically situated just steps from the beach, Pousada Farol das Tartarugas features 12 beautifully decorated rooms with verandas and hammocks overlooking its pool. It is walking distance from the main strip with all its restaurants, sidewalk cafes, bars, boutiques and Bahian handcraft artisan shops.