60 | ROTEIROS DE CHARME Surrounded by a magnificent rural landscape, the 1836 mansion in Rio das Flores (RJ) was one of the land grants of Domingos Custódio Guimarães, the Viscount of Rio Preto. Built in the 19th century during the height of the Coffee Cycle, with architecture featuring stone and fine wood, the mansion is in excellent condition, retaining the charm and elegance of its golden era. The history of the hotel, in turn, begins in 2007, when the current owners acquired the estate and transformed it into a charming inn. The property encompasses over 140 hectares of forests and green areas. Beautiful landscapes can be enjoyed while breathing in the fragrance of the flowers growing in the gardens. Listening to the birdsong, walking Fazenda União RIO DE JANEIRO • RIO DAS FLORES Breakfast is special, served with breads, cakes, and other homemade delights prepared on the farm The historic 19th-century mansion in Vale do Café, surrounded by lush greenery, houses the charming hotel since 2015 along the estate’s trails, or napping in the hammocks are just a few ways to savor the lush nature surrounding the property. The owners took great care with Fazenda União, attending to every detail to ensure guests’ comfort and well-being. The suites, very comfortable and elegant, are decorated with original period furniture from the Photos: Marcelo Isola
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