Fazenda Catucaba

One of the best experiences of my life. The hotel was amazing, the food was amazing, and the staff were superb.

We had no phone signal, as we'd been told, but the Wi-Fi worked perfectly in the house. We stayed in the quiet, secluded house by the lake, which felt like a perfect place to unwind. Breakfast and lunch were generous, with impeccable service, at the main house, just a two-minute drive away. Dinner was simple to sort out, and when we asked for wine, it arrived promptly.

The surrounding scenery is stunning, and the team welcomed us with such infectious kindness. It was a wonderful experience and worth every minute. Getting there was easy, so it turned out to be a good choice.

If you love nature, the farm has beautiful views and waterfalls. Still, it's sad to see how little maintenance the place seems to get. We stayed in the waterfall house, and for the price, I expected much more and a better kept property. The seal around the house needs attention: a huge spider came into our bedroom through a gap. The kitchen utensils were old, there was barely any counter space to cook, and using the sink got everything wet. Our duvet had a blood stain. It felt like the little details hadn't been cared for. The items we ordered took a long time to arrive, and the yogurt, for example, never came. Around the farm, fences and gates were broken, and many facilities were inactive, including the module, the chapel, and the entrance house. The trails and equipment were poorly marked, which made them hard to find and use. It's a shame to watch such a beautiful place deteriorate this way. Despite all that, Marciel was very friendly and helped us when we needed it.