Hotel Fazenda Aguas VIvas

Simple, rustic, and the food was good.

The food was a letdown for the price. À la carte portions were tiny, and the self-service selection was limited, with hardly any fruit at breakfast or lunch and practically no corn, which felt odd for a farm. We told them on the first day that we needed lactose-free options, but the only adjustment was cooking the scrambled eggs in oil. The pool water looked very white, and we were told the maintenance worker had added too much barrilhas, upsetting the chemical balance. Our eyes became irritated on Thursday and Friday. There were also room issues: the shower temperature kept fluctuating, the air conditioner dripped on the first day, and the Wi-Fi was patchy with poor range.

There’s lots for families here, from horse rides and fishing to fresh milk straight from the cow, trails, greenery, and plenty of animals that kids love. The heated pool is a nice touch, and guests can use the electric car charger for free. It’s a lovely rustic farm hotel, and the staff were wonderfully welcoming. I recommend it.

Being just 10 minutes from Pirenópolis, this is a wonderfully peaceful place to stay with kids. You wake up to cicadas, frogs, and crickets, and there are peacocks, toucans, chickens, geese, ducks, cows, and horses around. Kids can milk a cow in the morning, go horseback riding, or fish. The large pool is heated, though the children's pool isn't. There’s also a playground, hammock area, and game room. Breakfast and the restaurant dishes were okay. Our room was very clean, the beds comfortable, and the shower warm but weak. The air conditioning was there too. Since we stayed near the little wooded area, it’s a good idea to shake out the hammock and check shoes for spiders. People often mention the internet only works at reception, but honestly, it was a chance to unplug a bit, haha.