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Property Details

Type: Luxury Lodge

Summary: Waterside hotel flanking the lush banks of Formoso River

Feature: Naturally formed river pools are ideal for swimming

Rooms: 18 Suites, Chalets & Bungalows

Location: Bonito, Brazil

Nearest airport: Bonito Airport

Transfer: Transfer from Bonito Airport.

Luxury Holidays At Fazenda Santa Esmeralda

Fazenda Santa Esmeralda is located seventeen kilometres from the city of Bonito, set in lush parkland and gracing the banks of the Formoso River. Accommodation comprises eighteen bungalows, suites and chalets, each with spacious verandas and brightly coloured hammocks, while the main building encompasses the guest lounge, living room and a spacious canopy-style bar and restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. Very much an aquatic paradise, guests can swim in the nearby river, freshwater pools and miniature waterfalls, or paddle downstream on a complimentary kayak and sunbathe on the riverside deck.

Property Location

Why Fazenda Santa Esmeralda is so special...

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Hotel Experiences

Embrace the hotel's spectacular location on the banks of the enchantingly beautiful and serene Formoso River, with the array of thrilling water activities available. Feel the ultimate thrill as you raft or tube through the water, passing mesmerising waterfalls and surrounded by a kingdom of fish. For a calmer way to discover the crystalline river, navigate the azure lagoons in an individual kayak.

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Pricing

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Amenities

Bird Watching
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Games Room
Kayaking
Satellite Television
Swimming Pool
Wildlife Encounters

Bonito Travel Information

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Time Difference

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Currency

Brazilian Real

Voltage

220v

Climate

Beautiful Bonito’s hot summer falls between November and March and, on average, the warmest month is March. However, summer is also rainy season, with November seeing the highest level of precipitation. June and July are the driest months, as well as the coolest. Despite this, temperatures remain mild year-round: the average annual maximum temperature is around 27°C, whilst the average minimum is 16°C.

Getting There

Flights to Bonito are available via Sao Paulo from London Heathrow. Flights to Sao Paulo take approximately 10 hours, 55 minutes, while the connecting flight to Bonito takes approximately 2 hours, 35 minutes.

Ecotourism

A treasured destination on the ecotourism map, Bonito lies among the spectacular Serra da Bodoquena national park, comprising a staggering 77,000 hectares of lush forests, striking waterfalls and crystalline rivers. Created in the year 2000 with the aim to preserve natural ecosystems of great ecological prominence, the park allows for crucial scientific research, conservation of species and education about this precious environment. It also provides a truly unique tourist experience surrounded by stunning, unspoiled scenery; soak up this awe-inspiring landscape with the guarantee that your visit has minimum impact on the flora and fauna.

Crystal Clear Water

Whilst the entirety of the national park is truly breathtaking, the water features are particularly alluring, providing hours of fun against a beautiful backdrop. Glide through sun-dappled lakes into charming caves, frolic beneath magnificent waterfalls, or feel the thrill as you abseil down them. Kayak along crystal-clear rivers surrounded by lush forest, float down the gentle rapids of Rio Fomoso, or marvel at hundreds of species of striking underwater flora and fauna, as you snorkel beneath the perfect blue surface.

Tailor-Made Itineraries

Luxury Cruise

Choose between a serene river cruise or an adventurous ocean voyage.

Ocean Cruise

River Cruise