Since its foundation, Hotel do Frade promotes responsible coexistence with Nature by offering a unique opportunity for contact with the forest and the sea. Angra dos Reis, Vila do Frade in particular, is naturally gifted for tourism and leisure. The privileged location between Ilha Grande bay and Serra do Mar (the coast ranges), with its lush mountains of exuberant Mata Atlantica, make this region of unique beauty one of the most desirable destinations for travelers from Brazil and abroad.

 

It is important to be aware of the need for environmental preservation (thus maintaining the region's attractiveness) and professional training, aimed at fostering a virtuous cycle of sustainable development, which will enable development, housing revitalization and planning in the region. This led Hotel do Frade to create, in 2003, the Carlos Borges Association, an institution that seeks to improve the welfare of the population at Vila do Frade, through culture, entertainment, sports, leisure, and professional training.