Coziness meets rustic refinement at Engenho Lodge. The crackle of an open fire, balconies adorned with flowers, and a grand piano in the living room add to the charm of the old farm atmosphere. Enjoy access to a sauna, jacuzzi, fitness room, and the Raízes Spa, which overlooks the lake and mountains. We adore Engenho’s kitchen, inspired by the owner’s love for the charming kitchen in the movie Ratatouille.  

With just over twenty permanent residents, a stay in Mogol is a true rural experience, where dirt paths become hotel corridors. The luxury here is getting off grid with friends or family while still having your comforts. We love the freedom Mogol extends to families. Kids love it. It’s safe for them to run around and play or make friends with local children at the village’s experimental International School, which is essentially Mogol’s kids club.  

While the young ones are entertained, we insist you meet Miguel, two-time world champion downhill mountain biker. As kind and humble as he is accomplished, Miguel is as dream guide for exploring trails on two wheels. And yes, there are electric bikes for a helpful little push.  

Don’t miss a visit to Muriqui’s House, created by the Ibiti Project in collaboration with the Muriqui Institute of Biodiversity. This fully fenced four-hectare area of semi captivity allows visitors to observe the critically endangered muriqui monkey while helping to increase the population.