Hotel Pousada Vila da Serra

Hotel Pousada Vila da Serra sits along Estrada Union in the Mury district of Nova Friburgo, a mountain city in the state of Rio de Janeiro approximately 130 kilometres north of the state capital. Nova Friburgo earned the nickname the Switzerland of Brazil from its Swiss and German settlers, who arrived in the early nineteenth century and shaped both the architecture and culture of the region. Mury is one of the most scenic districts of Nova Friburgo, bordered by dense Mata Atlântica trails and rolling hillsides, placing the pousada within easy reach of waterfalls, trekking routes, and adventure sports operators active throughout the area. The pousada occupies a hillside position that takes full advantage of the mountain panoramas. The architectural style blends rustic lodge sensibility with regional craftsmanship — stone detailing, timber beams, and covered verandas that frame the surrounding forest canopy. A working fireplace in the communal areas provides warmth during Nova Friburgo's cooler evenings, which regularly dip to single-digit temperatures between June and August. Accommodation ranges from standard double rooms to larger suites; all units are fitted with en-suite bathrooms and warm furnishings suited to the mountain setting. The hotel's outdoor swimming pool offers a refreshing counterpoint to midday hiking or cycling excursions in the surrounding Atlantic Forest. A daily breakfast is included in the room rate, typically featuring local dairy products, fresh fruit, home-baked breads, and regional jams — a hearty spread for guests heading out on full-day trails. The pousada does not operate an in-house dinner restaurant, but the Mury district and central Nova Friburgo host restaurants specialising in mountain fare, including fondues, raclettes, and regional Brazilian dishes that reflect the city's European settler heritage. Adventure sports are a defining feature of the surrounding area; rappelling, canyoning, horse riding, and mountain biking are available through local operators based in Mury, and the front desk staff can assist with referrals and logistics for day excursions. The communities of Vale das Videiras and Lumiar, accessible within approximately thirty minutes by car, offer additional hiking circuits, artisan markets, and local restaurants popular with weekend visitors from the coast. Free on-site parking makes the pousada a practical base for visitors arriving by car, and the property suits couples seeking a quiet highland retreat, small groups of nature enthusiasts, and travellers breaking the journey between the Rio de Janeiro coast and the northern Serra Verde region of the state.