ADDRESS Km 130 da rodovia SC-438, Bom Jardim da Serra (SC). RESERVATIONS ww.riodorastro.com.br reservas@riodorastro.com.br (48) 99135-5079. is enchanting. In winter, it can even snow—a phenomenon that occurs almost every year in this region of the Serra Catarinense, where nighttime temperatures can drop to several degrees below zero. On such days, the streams on the property freeze, and the lawns surrounding the chalets wake up covered in a delicate layer of frost. The morning air is incredibly pure, and it is a true delight to sit in the armchairs on the chalet’s glass-enclosed balcony, warming your hands on a cup of hot tea while admiring the frozen scenery. During the day, guests can ride horses along the edge of the Ronda Canyon, hike trails—such as the Puma Trail, which ends at a waterfall—or relax in the heated pools: one indoor, in a glass-enclosed room, and one outdoor infinity pool facing a breathtaking sunset. The restaurant, with its elegant ambiance, fireplace, and soft bossa nova playing in the background, offers exceptional cuisine. The kitchen prepares dishes using local ingredients, such as stone-grilled trout. All salads and vegetables come from the meticulously tended organic garden, cared for by its “guardian,” the owner Ivan Cascaes. On Saturdays, it’s common to enjoy a traditional barbecue cooked over an open fire, accompanied by music and dancing. The resort also features a dining hall over Performance of traditional gaucho music and dance in an authentic galpão crioulo (Gaucho-style barn) Visit the website the lake, a glass-enclosed wellness room, a gazebo, a barn with llamas, and now offers massages in a forest with views of a waterfall—total immersion in nature, providing complete peace for guests to relax. The Rio do Rastro Eco Resort is more than just a place to stay; it is a destination in itself. For its privileged guests, it is as essential an attraction in the Serra Catarinense as the canyons and the occasional snowfall that graces this unique region of Brazil. The resort features cozy chalets nestled in the midst of nature Photos: Marcelo Isola
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