Pousada Sítio dos Tucanos

Top choice in Santa Catarina


About 1.5km past Costa de Dentro, this multilingual German-run pousada sits high up in peaceful farm country, the domain of animal lovers and bird-watchers. Extremely cozy, it has rustic but comfortable rooms, most with balconies; common areas are flooded with light.

If coming by bus 563, call ahead for pick-up at the bus stop 800m away.


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