Fodor's Expert Review Toca da Coruja

One of the first properties to open in Praia da Pipa and a pioneer of the eco-hotel movement in Brazil, this luxury retreat remains the best in the area. Constructed from reclaimed local wood, the colonial-style bungalows are spread over 25,000 square meters of lush tropical forest, ensuring that your afternoon siestas will be interrupted only by soft breezes and the chirping of the birds. Combine this with two ionized swimming pools and a gourmet restaurant renowned for its exceptional homemade breakfasts, and you may find it hard to drag youself to the beach.