Solar de Santa

About Solar de Santa

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Solar de Santa (Relais Solar) is a lovely French-Canadian owned guesthouse in the Santa Teresa district. There are 2 ensuite double rooms and 2 double rooms without bathrooms which can only be booked with one of the ensuites. All rooms are light and airy with queen-size beds and have access to a large veranda which overlooks the guest house gardens. There is also a separate ensuite bungalow with a kingsize bed. Solar de Santa has a spacious lounge and dining room, and a large terrace where breakfast is usually served. Internet access is available and there is an upstairs TV room (there are no TVs in the rooms), outside jacuzzi and lush tropical gardens. An English-speaking butler is on hand to assist during the day, and a non-English speaking night watchman from 8pm. The Canadian manager lives nearby and can be reached by phone from the reception. It is a 15 minute drive to the main beaches.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Peaceful 'off beach' location
Bright, spacios rooms
Lovely shaded breakfast terrace

Situation

In Rio's Santa Teresa district.

Facilities

2 ensuite double rooms and 2 interconnecting double rooms; 1 private bungalow with ensuite facilities; lounge; dining room; TV room; outside jacuzzi; large garden.

Open

All year round.

Best time

Rio is a year round destination but gets very busy between December - March and in July. The city is especially busy during Carnaval which takes place from the Friday before Shrove Tuesday to Ash Wednesday.

Meals

Bed and breakfast.

Pricing guidelines for Brazil

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £700 to £900 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Brazil combines with Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands due to scheduled flights, so, for example, it makes a good beach stop after Peru or Ecuador.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks nature & wildlife and/or beach trip, including such highlights such as rainforest, Pantanal and Iguassu Falls, plus Rio and the coastBetween £2500 and £4000
1 week Rio and Costa Verde beach holidayBetween £1500 and £2000
2½ weeks highlights of BrazilAround £3500 +