Pousada Moriá

Rio de Janeiro State


At this welcoming end-of-the-road hideaway, eight chalets and three suites with whirlpool tubs straddle a hillside at the national park's edge. Cozy touches include fireplaces, electric blankets, sauna, DVD library and an ample breakfast served in a charming glass-walled cabin or on an outdoor deck within earshot of the waterfall. The owners are active in local reforestation efforts.


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