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Refugio Ecologico Pedra Afiada

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This agreeable Ecolodge, Pedra Afiada,  is set in large forested grounds with a dramatic location at the foot of the towering cliffs of Itaimbezinho Canyon, catering for nature lovers of all ages.

The 19 guest rooms and chalets, some in a separate building, with canyon or garden view  are very comfortable with air conditioning and ventilator, bathroom, and terrace or veranda with a hammock. There’s a large restaurant for generous and tasty traditional Brazilian buffet meals, a sauna and plunge pool.

The accent here is on nature and ecology, and the many guided activities reflect this: go hiking along the river bed of a steep-sided canyon, mountain-biking, quad-bike explorations, and river swimming. One the extensive property itself is a “contemplation tower” from which you can enjoy mountain views and watch birds, a well-signed nature walk around the grounds, zip line and children’s playgrounds, although there is no pool.

It caters for families, couples and groups of friends, mainly Brazilians but it is very friendly and welcoming to all. The lodge can get busy with children in school holidays (Jan-Feb, July) but is otherwise quiet.  

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  • Too many highlights - standing at the base of Christ the Redeemer, canoeing in the Amazon rainforest and sitting at the Cococabana Palace beach club on Cococabana beach........A fantastic holiday…

    AL, London Feb 2017
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    VM, Shoreham-by-Sea May 2015
  • Highlights?: The sighting of Fera the jaguar, and the giant otter sighting at Rio Mutum.

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  • Highlight: Visiting Iguazu Falls.

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  • Most memorable was the approach toward the Falls on impossibly built metal walkways you could not have imagined the spectacle laid out before you.  Our guide who sat on the…

    AC, Saffron walden Mar 2018
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A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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