Bahia’s rich culinary heritage mixes African, Native American, and Portuguese influences into Trancoso’s unique rediscovery by hippies in the 1970’s. The cuisine is dynamic with gourmet twists to the comforts of home cooking and traditional street foods. Sip innovative tropical cocktails at the hotel’s restored old fisherman bar, Praia Bar, served on an antique wooden boat topped by a thatch roof.

Prized by Pataxó Indians for centuries and indigenous to southern Bahia, Almescar trees produce a pure, highly bioactive resin. With restorative qualities and an alluring musky scent, the hotel creates authentic, effective organic treatments with this pure source as well as shea butter, Brazil nuts, pitanga, and dark cocoa grown in the hotel gardens. Experience an Almescar oil massage, or a Bahian hot stone treatment, and other relaxing, rejuvenating options.

Trancoso’s beaches spread across miles of unspoiled coastline, nestled alongside the Atlantic rainforest and mangroves. These perfect stretches of sand are easily reachable from the Quadrado by foot, bicycle, or horseback. Each beach is infused with its own personality. From Barra do Rio Trancoso, a short stretch of silky white sand where guests can access Praia Bar, to the peaceful Rio da Barra where sunbathers and nature lovers can explore the rainforest by canoe. Other beaches are social and vibrant, perfect for surfing, beach volleyball, or snorkeling along colorful coral reefs.