The New York Times Magazine
Muito Chic Por Alexandra Marshall

“…. At the rustic new Mata N’ativa Pousada hotel, next to a listing for Reiki sessions and yoga classes, is a warning that the cost of removing henna tattoo stains from sheets will be added to your bill. Mata N’ativa’s owner, Daniel Victor Santos, is a shy, 30-year old Jesus look-alike in board shorts. He is happy to lead a kayak excursion on the water-lily-dotted Rio Trancoso, and he’ll throw in a delightful lecture on nature preservation free — though the calls of the bright Corrupiao and Xexeu birds almost drown him out….”