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As a guest in this small, antiques-filled farmhouse, you're privy to wonderful hospitality in a simple and rustic setting, and homestyle meals prepared with farm-fresh ingredients. Fazenda Carmo has fascinating activities like early-morning canoe trips in search of howler monkeys, horseback rides through wildlife-rich pastures, and muddy jeep rides to an archaeological site. You can watch the farmhands herd the water buffalo and even ride on one. Powered by a generator, electricity is not constant and there is no air-conditioning. The fazenda can accommodate eight to 10 people, and stays are part of a package that includes meals, an English-speaking guide, and transportation to and from Camará (a 90-minute trip via van and boat). If you speak Portuguese, call the Fazenda directly and you may get a better price.
This pousada offers lovely gardens, clean, simple rooms, friendly staff, and good food for a reasonable price. The Boto is three minutes from the beach and has camping and hammock space. It rents motorcycles and bicycles—perfect for tooling around the island. The hotel also plans trips.
