Location: The poetic house Casa Guimaraes Rosa is located in Mogol village in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Mogol is surrounded by beautiful landscapes of rust-colored waterfalls, forests with bromeliads, centuries-old trees, incredible white sand dunes, and an arid plateau overlooking a mountain range.
How to get here: The closest airport from Casa Guimaraes Rosa is Juiz do Fora (JDF) which is 2 hours drive away. Alternatively fly to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and take a 3,5 hours road transfer, or fly to Belo Horizonte (CNF) and take a 4,5 hours road transfer.
Structure: This new house was built on two floors, with the option of shared or independent access. Casa Guimaraes Rosa has large windows facing the valley, where the sound of a waterfall can be heard. On the outside it follows the simple style of the village. Its interior is spacious and comfortable. Ideal for small groups and families. The house has a living room combined with a kitchen, a large suite on each floor with underfloor heating in the bathrooms. The upstairs suite has a bathtub. Meals are served at the nearby Yucca restaurant with healthy, organic, and fully vegetarian food. It has an open kitchen, for a more intimate dining experience, and a large veranda facing the mountains. You can also opt for a personalized meal by the lake, by the waterfall or in the grotto.
Why staying here: This little place has a lot of style and comfort. It is ideal for couples who would like to spend some quality time in nature while being taken care of by a professional hospitality team. Staying here is like delving into the atmosphere of the enchanting Brazilian countryside. Walk freely to explore the surroundings. The trails are safe, very well signposted and a radio keeps you in touch with the administration.
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The Yoga & Luxury Farmlands Tour is a 8-day wellness program organized deep in the historic countryside of Brazil, among beautiful valleys and mountains. The program includes daily Hatha yoga sessions, full board based on an organic vegetarian menu and reviving experiences in the middle of splendid preserved nature. Take a deep immersion and connect with yourself, combining the four elements of earth, water, fire and air, worked through meditation, yoga, healthy food and outdoor activities. Enjoy the recharging energy of remote villages, go horse-riding or e-biking, swim, hike and experience the slow lifestyle of the Brazilian countryside.
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