Wellness and Adventure Services

Maravilha Retreats offer a serene oasis for your inner rejuvenation, self-healing, and holistic well-being. Nestled between the natural beauty of Brazil’s rainforest and ocean landscapes, our center is committed to providing a wide range of wellness services designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Our experienced facilitators from around the world offer a fusion of modern and ancient practices and services for you to achieve your optimal inner balance.

The Peninsula of Buzios is well known for it’s diversity of adventure options. Whether you are interested in an intense workout, kite surfing, diving or surfing the best spots in the world or looking for a more relaxing experience like boating, snorkeling or nature hikes we can customize activities that will make your stay here at Maravilha a memorable experience.

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Spirit, Mind and Body Wellness Options

Wellness and Detox

For the last three decades, Mara has been a prolific personal trainer with hundreds of current and former clients. She is acutely knowledgeable about how foods affect our well-being and can structure a menu and wellness program structured for your individual situation.
During your initial meeting, she will inquire about your personal goals and desires about your health here during your stay as well as once you leave.
She is a four time winner in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) and will be happy to help you to develop an exercise and nutrition plan to enhance your health and integrate of your experience with us when you return home.
Flower Bath Ceremony with Mara

Your stay will include a flower bath ceremony using local flowers and herbs that are known to stimulate healing.
These herbs coupled with the ceremonial music and chanting is an experience that is unique to Maravilha that will still the mind and body and awaken the spirit.
Yoga and Meditation with Bibi and Mara

With decades of experience, our certified Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga instructors Mara and BiBi will guide you in a tranquil environment and a style that will best suit your needs.
Yoga can help to improve balance, flexibility, strength, chronic pain and posture. Through deep breathing practices and enhanced awareness of the body, yoga fosters inner peace and eases mental tension, anxiety, and mood swings.
Massage with Fabiano

Our massage services intend to soothe and invigorate your body. Our knowledgeable massage therapists share a variety of methods to meet your individual needs:
Swedish massage: A gentle, full body massage designed to improve blood flow, reduce stress and tension in the muscles, and encourage rest and relaxation.
Deep tissue massage: Targeting the deeper levels of muscle and connective tissue, deep tissue massage is perfect for chronic aches and pains.
Cold Wm Hoff Bath and Breathwork

Our dedicated cold plunge will be available as part of your stay if desired. It is an excellent adjunct to the morning Yoga and Wimhoff breathwork.
Benefits include reducing inflammation, boosting circulation, enhancing immune function, increasing energy levels and more.
Reiki by Mara

Reiki is a form of energy therapy originating in Japan that promotes general well being, stress relief, and relaxation. Mara is a certified Reiki Master and works to balance your energy flow and assist your body's natural healing processes by using gentle hand placements to transmit healing energy into your body.
Dry Sauna

Experience a luxurious and transformational sauna experience. Our sauna is designed to offer a relaxing and detoxifying experience to foster overall well being of the body and mind.
Breathwork , Meditation and Sound Bowl Healing

Breathwork, meditation and sound bowl healing is a powerful wellness practice that uses controlled breathing techniques to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Participants can lower their stress levels, increase self-awareness, and encourage relaxation by concentrating on their breathing patterns. Breathwork classes guide and facilitate the release of tension, mental clarity, and a greater connection between body and mind. Our expert instructors, Mara, BiBi and Adlai will provide the space for you release and relax into nature.
Acro Yoga

Enjoy the experience or just the show. Our expert acro yogis will entertain you with their Cirque du Soleil style.
Cacao Ceremony with BiBi and Mara

A cacao ceremony is a ritual that involves the consumption of cacao in its purest form, typically raw, organic, and minimally processed, according to Coracao Confections. It's not just about drinking chocolate but is a holistic experience centered around spiritual introspection, emotional healing, and community bonding. The ceremony often incorporates meditation, music, and personal reflections, all while honoring the sacred nature of cacao.
Indigenous Plant Ceremonies

If you are interested and ready for a profound experience we partner with local and Indigenous Curandeiros and Shaman. Master Henrique and Maru will use Amazonian Plant medicines…ayahuasca, Happe, Sananga and even Kambo along with ceremony to help you heal trauma and explore the space and world that matters the most, Your Soul.
Workout by Mara

Mara has been a personal trainer for the past twenty years and has a large following of clients who she still trains on-line today. She is a four time winner in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) and will be happy to help you to develop an exercise and nutrition plan to enhance your health and integrate of your experience with us when you return home.

Activities at Maravilha Retreat

Snorkeling and Diving

Dive into Brazil's crystal-clear waters to explore a variety of marine life, underwater caverns, and lively coral reefs. For both novice and expert divers, snorkeling excursions offer a close-up look at vibrant species and vivid underwater environments.
Buzios has excellent snorkeling and diving locations that are within walking distance of Maravilha Retreat. That being said, for die-hard scuba divers we recommend heading to Arraial do Cabo which is an hour away. Maravilha can arrange for your guide, transportation and any required gear.
Beginner Surf with Marcio

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn surfing on some of Brazil's most well-known beaches. Our expert teachers ensure that beginners have a fun and fulfilling experience by offering tips and guidance on safety, technique, and how to catch and ride waves.
Guided Nature and Beach Hikes

Take a guided trip through luscious jungles or a serene beach hike along immaculate coasts to discover Brazil's varied landscapes. These hikes give you the opportunity to explore native plants and animals and take in Brazil's breathtaking scenery.
Private or Public Boat Tours

Enjoy individualized experiences designed to suit you and your group’s needs as you cruise Brazil's picturesque coastlines on a private boat. Sail around private beaches, take a dip in serene coves, and soak in stunning sunset views.
One way to get to know the beaches and islands of Buzios is by taking a boat ride. Among the options are schooners and cruisers for private parties. Fishing excursions are also available that we can arrange for you.
Capoeira Lesson and Demonstration

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazillian culturally expressive sport that rhythmically infuses martial art, dance and music, developed in Brazil by descendants of African slaves at the end of the 16th century.
Discover a mesmerizing performance and participate in a lesson of Capoeira dancing and become fully immersed in Brazil's culture. Maravilha can arrange for this unique experience for groups of four or more.
Bugre Tours

Experience exhilarating buggy trips across the sandy beaches and coastal dunes of Brazil. Tour some of Buzios’ 23 beaches (many remote) and the town of Buzios in a Buggy. We can arrange a pick up at Maravilha for a two hour tour.
These guided tours provide panoramic views of the coastline and opportunities to commune with local wildlife. An exciting and enjoyable experience suitable for all ages.
Kite Surfing

Buzios is known for its warm, clear ocean water and it’s also known as a world-class kite-surfing area.
For a thrilling water sport experience, experienced instructors will guide you learn how to fly the kite, handle the board, and ride the waves. Kite flying and surfing are combined in this exhilarating sport.
Surf Tours

For the experienced surfer we offer tours and guidance on some of the best surf spots in Brazil. Just a ten minute walk from our retreat is the beach break of Geriba that provides a nice intro to Brazil surfing, great for short-boarders and long-boarders. For a more challenging experience, world-class Saquarema - Itauna is less than two hours away. This just in! Buzios will be opening the first state-of-the art Wave Pool at Arete.
Premier Golf

Description goes Set off on one of Brazil's picturesque courses, surrounded by gorgeous ocean vistas and lush vegetation. Enjoy a leisurely day on the green, whether you're an experienced player or a novice. The well-kept fairways and challenging holes are crafted to blend in with the surrounding natural beauty of the land.
Arete Buzios, one of the best courses in Latin America, is a 15 minute drive from Maravilha Retreat. Tee times, equipment rental and lessons can be arranged for you.
Brazillian Cooking Classes

Brazil’s unique history blends the Indigenous, African and Portuguese cultures to create cuisine specifically unique to Brazil. Our chefs will do a deep dive on some of the most common dishes including feijoada, moqueca capixaba and acarajé. If interested, we will create a dish that will be unique to your desires.
Paddle Boarding

A ten minute walk from Maravilha is Ferradurinha Cove where you can paddle board and snorkle on a beautifully clear and calm sea. We will arrange all the equipment and even a guide if desired.
Hawaiian/Brazillian Canoe Tours

What better way to see some of Buzios’ 23 beaches than a little work out on a Hawaiin Canoe. Buzios is well known as an culture that is passionate about Hawaiian canoeing. Rua dos Pedras in the center of Buzios is your starting point where you will visit small islands and white-sand beaches.