From the guest book
"Thank you so much for such a magical and fun experience! Picinguaba is a gorgeous hotel. The food is excellent, and the staff are very friendly and the all atmosphere is relaxed and special. We can't bear to leave such an amazing place but don't worry we will definitely be back ! This must be one of our most enjoyable holidays ever! The pool is great, the other guests are lovely and friendly, we can't think of a single complaint! This hotel is pure perfection. Lots of love.
PS- Did we mention the fantastic food? Special compliment to the chef who makes the pastries and puddings – and the pain au chocolat in the morning! Delicious!!"
The Witherow family, January 2009
"Thank you to all staff here at Pousada Picinguaba. We have had an absolute fantastic time at the hotel and it has been the perfect way to start our married life. We will always have great memories of the amazing beaches, food, hotel service and caipirinhas! Thanks again."
Sam and Louise, January 2009
"Pure Magic! We loved this place. The team is super."
Marwan, Marion, Dia, Alice, Neel - January 2009
"Thank you so much for everything and for the fantastic time here. This place is truly magical and full of surprises. It is great to know that there are still places like this on earth. We really enjoyed it here and again thanks as well for the great service. You are all fantastic.
Magical. A paradise to protect! Everyone is so welcoming... Thank you."
Gal and Charles, January 2009
"Si vous lisez ces lignes, vous avez beaucoup de chance : vous êtes à Picinguaba ! One of the most genuine and pittorescque place I have seen in my life! Welcoming and food are excellent + schooner, waterfalls and sushis. Love."
Thierry Ardisson, France, December 2008
"Dear everybody in Picinguaba!
This is the closest you can get to paradise on earth!! We have had a fantastic stay, thank you so much. We love the staff, the pool, the food, the dolphins, the beach, the other guests, the caipirinhas...
Lots of love and happy New Year."
Alex, Anna, Lea, Audens and Anje, Copenhagen, Denmark, December 2008
"Thank you for a wonderful holiday! We have been so relaxed here. It has been such a brilliant start to our honeymoon. Fantastic food, lovely staff and grest vista from the pool! We will take away lots of happy memories with us."
Jo and Richard, November 2008
"We have had a fantastic end to a very hectic honeymoon, Picinguaba is a gorgeous hotel, very welcoming and intimate. We have enjoyed chatting to you all. Great trip on the schooner and kayaking. Fantastic restaurant.
Many thanks"
Kate & Neil, London, October 2008
"What a fantastic place! The surroundings are beautiful, the hotel is gorgeous and perfect decoration. The food is delicious and the caipirinhas are addictive! All the staff has been so friendly and helpful. Thank you so much. "
Nicole and Phil, August 2008
" Dearest Picinguaba Family,
Thank you for a truly wonderful start to our honeymoon. Peaceful, tranquil & beautiful surroundings are what come to mind when thinking of our stay here. Our honeymoon suite had all the comfort we hoped and we felt very much at home, with a stunning back-drop to wake up to each day.
The highlight of our stay has to be the beautiful three and a half kilometers of beach we practically had to ourselves. On the top of this, the food was delicious every day and service always came with a warm smile. All your staff have been extremely hospitable and have added to the peaceful atmosphere of Picinguaba. Thank you once again for leaving us with such unforgettable memories..."
Duncan and Swahami, London, July 2008
"What an amazing paradise! The service, staff, views and atmosphere are all wonderful!"
June 2008
"To put it simply, it is now going to be extraordinarily hard to commence our backpacking tour of this continent and to adjust to the style of student travel that we are normally accustomed to!
Pousada Picinguaba is an amazing, quiet, cozy and relaxed gem of tranquility amidst the bustling, colourful and lively coastal life of Brazil. We have had an amazing weather, delicious food, and just a thoroughly good time here. Thoroughly recommend the day trip on the schooner.
Thanks so much."
Fred (London), May 2008
"What a fabulous place! The view, the pousada, the food, the staff were all amazing."
Ashley and Scott, New York, April 2008
"What a magnificent treasure Pousada Picinguaba is... We have loved waking up to magical view, reading by the pool and feasting on the delicious food. The team here has shown us such kindness and hospitality. It has been a very special part of our honeymoon. Sincere Thanks."
Nancy and Paul, Sydney, March 2008
"A family of six, had a most wonderful time, staff have been brilliant and the service provided was excellent. We are all sorry to be leaving today. We will be back!"
Family Lewis, England, March 2008
"To a wonderful team and our perfect hosts, thank you for a really special stay at Picinguaba. You have made us feel truly at home and we feel privileged to have spent several days in this wonderful setting and with a wonderful group of people.. We look forward to re-visiting you in the near future. Thank you again."
Clare and Monica, London, February 2008
"Thank you all for a fabulous time, so relaxing and peaceful, and made even more special by your attentive staff. A home away from home..."
Barry and Cath, Belfast, January 2008
"What a fantastic place! We have had the most amazing time, absolutely loving every minute. Thank you all so much for everything you have done to make our stay special. Not only are the views, beaches and Pousada are beautiful, but the staff have made it all even better. Always helpful, smiling and friendly. We will have very fond memories and really hope to return one day. Best wishes."
Hugo and Serene, London, UK, November 2007
"To the Picinguaba team, many thanks so much for your splendid service and hospitality in one of the world's most magical place. We already look forward to our next visit."
Inah, Monica and Brian, the UK, September 2007
"Extraordinary: team, food, beaches, forests, caipirinhas, weather, music, sea, palmitos, breakfasts, and so much more, we will come back!! Regards."
Xavier and Valentina, August 2007
"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay, we have enjoyed every moment! You have created a magical place with a very special vibe + your staff are so friendly and welcoming. We have appreciated the magic of Brazil and relaxed into a state of perfect bliss. We will never forget our stay, it has been the perfect honeymoon. We live for London Knowing that we will return one day! Thank you, see you in the future."
Graham and Vicky, August 2007
"Dear all, we have had a magical few days here in this ideal setting. Thank you all so very much. Your service has been first class and ensured that our last couple of days of our honeymoon have been relaxed + very spoilt here in Brazil. Sad to leave, and sincerely hope to come back."
Suzanne and Shane, the UK, July 2007
"Simply magical. Thank you."
Linda and Roger, UK, July 2007
"Dear Priscila and Manolo and all at Picinguaba, thank you for being such perfect hosts over the last week. You looked after us so well. Faultless service, amazing food and fantastic caipirinhas. Our room was such a treat and the perfect way to end our honeymoon. Manu thanks again and good luck with everything in the future."
Hanna and Will, Ireland, Jan 2007.
"Dear Priscila + Manolo and everybody at Pousada Picinguaba! Thank you for a perfect week which we didn't want to end. Your company, advice, food and Pousada have all been absolutely wonderfull. We hope to come back!"
Colena and Oday, London, Jan 2007.
"Pousada Picinguaba was exactly what we were looking for. Our 6 days were full of amazing adventures and lovely memories. Priscila and Manolo made all the difference to our stay, they are a wonderful couple. Thank you for everything!"
S & M, London, Dec 2006.
"One of the most relaxed and lovely holiday I have ever had, and made even more perfect by Priscila, Manolo and all the staff."
M & R, India and London, Nov 2006.
"We had a great stay! The Pousada is a lovely place with great food, atmosphere and people. We will definitely come again."
D & J, Nov 2006.
"To everyone at the Pousada, thank you for making our honeymoon so special and magical. We've been so happy here and enjoyed every moment of our stay: our walkings in the rainforest with Meneguetti, kayaking in the mangrove, swimming in the waves, enjoying the atmosphere of the village in the evening, enjoying Manolo's great cooking, sharing experiences with the other guests and the staff. A very special thanks to Priscila for her kindness. You've been an angel and really made our stay very special!"
Anne-Laure and Julien, Paris, Sept 2006.
"Thank you all for making our week in paradise so enjoyable. We've loved all the trips and everyone we've met have been so friendly. Thanks also for the caipirinhas! Priscila you've been a fantastic hostess."
April 2006.
"We all had a truly enchanting time. Comfort just as it should be. Beauty and friendliness abound! Thank you so much."
Virginie, Elianna, Tess and Ragmar, March 2006.
"We came to Brazil and discovered how little we missed email, phone, stress, internet… and how much we relished silence, sleep, great food, amazing people, isolation! (...) It is truly a place for "grown-up backpackers"... Off the beaten track, relaxed and beautiful. Amazing views, fantastic staff, relaxing hammocks, great wine, delicious food (...) Thanks so much for such a fantastic time."
Alex and Steve, London, UK, April 2005.
"Thank you. We have never been to such an oasis of warmth and relaxed luxury. The past week has been fabulous, we've met special people, eaten the most delicious fresh food (...) It's been incredibly special and unforgetable."
Charlotte and Sarah, London, UK, March 2005.
"I would have never imagined that Paradise was in Brazil… but I was wrong! Pousada Picinguaba… Paradise is a place where everything looks magic thanks to a peculiar energy that is surrounding such wonderfull place. The incredible nature that is around you makes you look at things through a different perspective and with new colors. The super-tasty food and drinks makes every single meal a unique experience. Bur on top of all this, friends that we met here and with which we had the pleasure to share such unbelievable experience, seem as close as our oldest ones! Thank you! Al presto!"
Alberto, Milano, December 2004.
"We have stumbled upon not just a little of one of life's secrets in Picinguaba but rather, a little piece of the secret of life. Good food, beautiful surroundings and most importantly, the friendship of beautiful people..."
Martin and Catherine, Pewsey, Wiltshire, UK, May 2003.
"Picinguaba... what a slice of Paradise. I have to keep pinching myself to remind that it is real! Fabulous waterfalls... morning runs barefoot along Praia Fazenda... I will certainly miss the view from the bedroom and the wonderful hammock. Beautiful colors, beautiful people and beautiful country... I'll definitely be back!"
Nike, London, May 2002.
"It's a dream to listen to the forest orchestra in the background, to fall asleep listening to the sea caressing the beach and to be woken with the same thinking: "Another day in Paradise!" Even the sound of the rain is calming..."
Julian, London, May 2002.