Pousadas & hotels in Brazil: Rio, Salvador, Amazon, Bahia, Pantanal

FAQ

1. About pousadas
2. About Brazil
3. About your trip
4. About bookings

1. About pousadas

1.1. What is a pousada?

1.2. How are pousadas diffferent from normal hotels and resorts?

1.3. So where do hotels and resorts win over pousadas?

1.4. What facilities can I expect in a "hidden pousada" suite?

1.5. Do pousadas typically have swimming pools?

1.6. Are special services available for guests on a honeymoon/anniversary trip?

1.7. Do I have to bring things like a hairdryer, towels, soap or shampoo?

1.8. Am I likely to be able to book a king-sized bed or a twin-bedded room?

1.9. Is there always hot water in the shower?

1.10. What size/type are the typical beds?

1.11. Is there anything that will surprise me?

1.12. Are pousadas cheaper than hotels and resorts?

1.13. Do pousadas have restaurants or bars?

1.14. Are there a lot of pousadas in Brazil?

1.15. How are the pousadas in Hidden Pousadas chosen?

1.16. Do you visit all the pousadas?

1.17. Do you ever reject pousadas, and if so, why?

1.18. How do you ensure quality control?

1.19. If I am accepted as a Hidden Pousada re-reviewer, do I have to pay anything?

1.20. How do I become a Hidden Pousada re-reviewer?

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2. About Brazil

2.1. Where are the best places to go?

2.2. When is the best time to go?

2.3. When is high season/ low season?

2.4. Is the weather usually better in high season?

2.5. Are there any advantages to coming in low season?

2.6. Can I expect hurricanes, monsoons, tornados or earthquakes at any time of the year?

2.7. Is there any terrorism in Brazil?

2.8. Is Brazil safe?

2.9. What language do people speak?

2.10. Is English widely spoken?

2.11. Are there a lot of bugs/ mosquitos?

2.12. What is the quality of medical care like?

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3. About your trip

3.1. Do ATMs and cashpoints work?

3.2. Where are the best places to go in Brazil?

3.3. Is Brazil safe?

3.4. What is a pousada?

3.5. How is a pousada different from a hotel?

3.6. Can I use my credit card or should I take cash?

3.7. Do you need to speak Portuguese?

3.8. Sometimes airports given are a long way away. Is there really nothing closer?

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4. About bookings

4.1. What options are there for booking?

4.2. Which is the best booking option?

4.3. How does direct booking work?

4.4. And if we book through Hidden Pousadas?

4.5. What happens if I book less than 8 weeks before my trip?

4.6. What methods of payment are accepted?

4.7. What rate of exchange is used?

4.8. What happens if I need to cancel, or curtail my trip?

4.9. Do you have a recommended travel insurance partner?

4.10. What documentation will we receive before our trip?

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Price Guide

Prices below are low season rates for two people in brazilian reais (R$). Standard double room, with en-suite shower room, breakfast included.

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R$ 80 - 140
$ 40 - 70 € 33 - 58 £ 24 - 43

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R$ 141 - 220
$ 70 - 110 € 58 - 91 £ 43 - 68

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R$ 221 - 360
$ 110 - 180 € 92 - 150 £ 68 - 111

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R$ 361 - 500
$ 180 - 250 € 150 - 208 £ 112 - 155

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R$ 501 - 1000
$ 250 - 500 € 208 - 416 £ 155 - 310

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