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Saquarema is the surf capital of Brasil. The spot of Itauna is internationaly known for its excellent waves all the year around. Saquarema organised national and international surf events. It is therefore the perfect place to learn this sport or improve your level.

Teacher

The surf professors are very skilled and very dedicated to their work. They are well trained and respect the security rules that they transmit to learners. They speak english and some of them Spanish.

Our courses

The surf lessons take place at Itauna beach (About 5 km from the hotel, 25 minutes by bicycle, 10 min by car). The surf learning is given in a very pedagogic way but in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, which makes easier the basis acquisition.Learning how to practice surf is more than standing on a board. Along the courses, you will learn the basis of oceanography, submarine environment, security rules etc.

The courses are given in a beautiful room in the hotel. Classes can take place in the classroom or outside in the topical garden if the students want to.

Classes can be in group or private. You will never study in a group of more than 5 students unless you ask for it. It allows teachers to be attentive to every single student and its own progression.

Teachers

Teachers are graduated and used to teach languages. Dynamic and skilled, they really care about the student progression. They are doing their best to make classes as much interactive as possible. Although we attach lot of importance to the grammar, teachers try to find the right balance between necessary exercises, conversations and dynamic activities.

Material

We work with the book ‘Fala Brasil’ which is recognized to be one of the best Portuguese learning books. We also use other supports such as TV/DVD, movies, and handouts.

Semi-Intensive

This course consists in 10 hours group courses from Monday to Friday, two hours a day in the morning.
Note: If you are the only student, it will be changed for a 8h private course (four 2-hour sessions)

Intensive

This course consists in 20 hours group courses from Monday to Friday, with four hours a day. After two hours lessons, the student can have a break and we offer coffee, tea, some fruits and cakes. Note: If you are the only student, it will be changed for a 15h private course.

Private courses

The private course has many advantages. First the teacher can adapt the course according to your level, capacity to learn. He evaluates quickly your strength and weakness and can focus on the points that need more work. You can choose the number of hours you want (with a minimum of three 2-hours courses per week) and you can set up your own timetable. This course allows you to personalize your learning at maximum. Let us know before arrival the vocabulary and area of the language you want to focus on, and the course will be customized and ready for you.

There is no enrollment fee

Prices for Semi-Intensive (per week and per person)

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Price (in US$)	150	140	130	120	115

Prices for Intensive (per week and per person)

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Price (in US$)	268	245	225	205	195

Prices for Private courses (Example 20h per week)

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Price (in US$)	515	480	450	415	400

Prices for material

Book: US$ 50

Capoeira is one of the aspects the most fascinating of Brazilian culture. This martial art symbolized, with the Samba, the cultural identity of Brazil and contains all its soul and spirit. It gets its roots from the fighting methods and dances of African people during the slavery period.

This athletic sport requires suppleness and body mastery and develops the agility, discipline and self expression through movement. No winner and no looser, players confront one another and try to outdo the adversary in elegance, dexterity and mischief.

Our teacher

All the capoeirists have a nickname given by their master. Our teacher’s one is Zorro. He practices many art martial sports but he is specialized since 15 years in giving Capoiera courses. He is graduated from many martial arts and is very professional. He is fully dedicated to its job and is intent on improving his student’s skills.

The course is given in Portuguese. If you are having Portuguese lessons, you can take advantage of his friendliness to practice what you learnt. If you do not speak Portuguese at all, it is not an issue to learn Capoeira. We provide a list of important words that you might need but the entire lesson can be done by gestures, reproducing steps and movements.

Courses take place in the hotel. The big terrace is perfectly adapted to practice Capoeira. A lesson lasts 1h30. Having more than one lesson per day is possible but it is very intensive and unless you are very used to practice sport and especially Capoeira, we advise to have a lesson per day. (Besides it can let you time to have another activity!) Whatever your abilities, Zorro will adapt his classes to your level and physic conditions.

Twice a week, a local association organizes Capoeira’s lessons for people from the neighborhood. The courses are intensives but very pleasant. The Tuesday lesson consists in a nice warm up and a movement’s course. The Thursday’s lesson is about learning how to play the instruments. Afterwards, during both courses, all members are forming a circle and musicians are starting playing. The “roda” can start. All people from different age and level are “fighting” together. The ambiance is enchanting and regulated by the rhythm of the instruments. This is a unique experience to take part to a very traditional “roda” in Brazil. Basic movements in Capoeira are simple. Thus, from the very first lessons you will be able to participate to “la roda”.

Private courses

The private lesson is a good way for all level to get a very personalized attention and to improve faster. You can choose the amount of hours you want every week and even better, you can make your own timetable (according to availabilities).

Group courses

This course is made for a minimum of 2 persons and up to 10. The group courses consist in one lesson per day from Monday to Friday. It includes the two group lessons in the local association and the Saturday jump course on the beach. Upon request and according to availabilities, courses can take place during morning or afternoon.

Make the most of you holidays to relax and take care of yourself ! We offer a one-week (or more) body care, mixing purity, relaxation and well-being for your face and your back. You will have one different care per day from Monday to Friday (can be during weekend upon request). Every care lasts about 2 hours and finishes by the ritual soothing and relaxing face massage. The beauty salon is located only 300 meters from the hotel.

Elzita, the beautician

Elzita is graduated for three different skills, from the aestheticism school of Rio de Janeiro. Therefore the beauty cares are done in accordance with the typical Brazilian methods. All the hygienic rules are respected by using sterilized tools and wearing gloves.

Elzita speaks only Portuguese but this activity consists in relaxing and letting her taking care of yourself ! No need to talk !

Face skin deep cleaning

This care first consists in removing of the impurities that obstruct the face skin pores. Then Elzita applies an exfoliant mask, rinses your face with ice-cold water and applies a decongestant mask which is cleansing and soothing. Finally you will relax with a face and top-chest firming-up massage.

Rejuvenating care

Thanks to its toning lotion and collagen relaxing bandage, this care puts tonicity and softness back in your skin. The second step is the application of a bluish firming up mask. The session ends up with the traditional moisturizing massage.

Moisturizing care

Skin rehydration which begins with a soft but deep skin cleansing. Then application of moisturizing bandage and steam and ending up by a moisturizing mask and massage.

Mask

Face skin cleansing with a moisturizing lotion followed by a relaxing massage and the application of a mask. You can choose between chocolate, porcelain and grape.

Back skin care

Removal of the impurities that obstruct the back skin pores. The second step is an exfoliant care and a decongestant mask. This session ends with the massage.

Discover the Brazilian traditional way to cook local meals through our cooking lessons. Saquarema is a city of fisherman; many receipts are from sea food but the variety of products is huge. Come over here and learn how to use the local spices, how to mix exotic ingredients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Teacher

The teacher is a professional cooker. She is used to teach how to cook and has a great knowledge regional dishes. Some assistants can help in case the group is important.

Note: the teacher speaks only Portuguese. A vocabulary list is provided and all the receipts are translated in English/French/Spanish/German.