Day Spa activities in South America
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Spa Maria Bonita
Although better known for its lush spa resort in Friburgo, Maria Bonita does offer a full range of treatments for those who'd rather not trek out to the countryside. Options at the Ipanema branch include aromatherapy baths, deep tissue massage, shiatsu and acupuncture. There is also a new organic and raw food restaurant on-site.
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Spa de Piel
This upscale Barrio Norte spa features fancy machines, a fine product line and a hair salon as well as all the regular services like cellulite treatments, dermabrasion and body peels. Bizarre offerings include facial masks using chocolate, Patagonian algae, caviar, copper and gold; ask if you can eat or keep them afterwards.
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Evian Spa
Services at this Palermo spa include Thai massage, reflexology sessions and skin treatments. For something different consider the mate body scrub, or get covered with black sugar instead. Other services include yoga, Pilates, salsa classes and a small gym; there’s also a great rooftop area in which to relax.
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Aqua Vita Spa
A small, futuristically lit spa in Recoleta, Aqua Vita’s services include facials, exfoliation treatments, sauna, hydro massage and body wraps. If you’re brave go for the facial shiatsu, deep-tissue massage or hot-stone therapy. Plenty of packages are available.
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Espacio Oxivital
Oddly located on a street with many outlet shops, so you can pick up some deals before or after your facial, pedicure, massage and sauna session. Also does pore extractions, which not many spas here do. There’s a hair salon on site, and a pretty garden in back.
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Empório Zen
Hidden in the back of a small shopping center, Empório Zen offers shiatsu, acupuncture, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic massage, Reiki and other treatments. A one-hour massage costs R$80.
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