We had a getaway a few weeks back with some Brazilian friends. Instead of heading to a beach, we went inland. Heading inland is a popular weekend activity. The elevation is just a bit higher and it's a tad cooler. Also - the interior is more farmland and those types of activities. The nearest (and very popular) town is Gravata. A lot of folks have weekend homes there and there are also a number of fazendas / resorts. These fazendas generally have a pool, and then lots of other activities. Not quite a dude ranch, but there are often hiking trails, horses to ride, animals to pet, and many other activities.
The fazenda we stayed at had the big pool area - lots of various pools and waterfalls to play in, with the surrounding tables and chairs - and of course a snack bar.
There were also paths leading all over - to tennis courts, a place to play soccer.
There were lovely gardens.
The activities were pretty cool as well.
There was a big rock climbing wall.
And some miniature cows. They're like a corgi version of a cow.
There were ponies just roaming around freely.
There was a fish pond with a scheduled fishing activity.
It was a nice get away.
There were also paths leading all over - to tennis courts, a place to play soccer.
There were lovely gardens.
The activities were pretty cool as well.
There was a big rock climbing wall.
And some miniature cows. They're like a corgi version of a cow.
There were ponies just roaming around freely.
There was a fish pond with a scheduled fishing activity.
It was a nice get away.
