Introduction
This fishing village has become the summer point of socialites and jet setters from São Paulo. Thus, the simple life has given way to boutique hotels and restaurants.The transformation can be seen every day at Quadrado, the central square where cars are prohibited. Calm and bucolic in the morning, the place changes completely after sunset when the colourful houses open their doors and turn into designer shops and pubs.
More from Trancoso PDF VersionEssentials
- Trancoso is a one-hour drive from Porto Seguro, Bahia. Schedule a driver service or contact the local (and small) airport and heliport of Terravista Golf Club. + 55 73 9198 0533, terravistagolf.com.br
- Summer temperatures stay around 30C. In the winter they drop to 25C and a little less at night.
- The best parties happen on NewYear’s Eve and in early January.
- Choose a hotel at sea level, since the downtown of Trancoso is on a cliff.
- To get cash go to the currency exchange houses in Porto Seguro, as the ATM machines in the village are usually broken or out of order.
Two-hour tour
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A bike ride — A bike ride through the Valley of Buffalo (Vale dos Búfalos) will burn off those calories that you gained from caipirinhas. Trancoso Receptive.
+ 55 73 3668 1333
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Praia do Espelho — One of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. The name comes from the calm sea which reflects like a mirror (espelho in Portuguese). You can simply walk on the beach or rent a jeep or a boat. But before you go make a reservation at the exclusive restaurant Silvia.
Praia do Espelho
+ 55 73 9985 4157
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Corumbau — Hire a boat and go to the Ponta de Corumbau. The tour takes almost a whole day but it is a true paradise of clear water and freshly grilled shrimps served on the seashore.
Ponta de Corumbau
Hotels
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Etnia Clube de Mar
300 praia de Itapororoca, km 2, Estrada Trancoso-Itaquena
+ 55 73 3668 2065
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Jacaré do Brasil Casas
Entrada ao lado da Igreja no Quadrado de Trancoso
+ 55 73 3668 1470
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Uxua Casa Hotel
Quadrado
+ 55 73 3668 2277
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Dining
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Pousada Tangará
Praia Rio da Barra
+ 55 73 3668 1212
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Restauranta Portinha
s/n praça do Quadrado, Trancoso
+ 55 73 3668 1054
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Cantinho Doce
s/n praça São João, Trancoso
+ 55 73 3668 1410
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Pousada Estrela d'Agua
Praia dos Nativos
+ 55 73 3668 1122
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Pousada Capim Santo
55 rua do Beco
+ 55 73 3668 1122
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El Gordo
7 praça São João
+ 55 73 3668 1193
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Maritaca
388 rua do Telegrafo
+ 55 73 3668 1258
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Pizzaria Pizzokero
s/nº rua do Telégrafo
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Para-Raio
50 rua Carlos Alberto Parracho
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Reading
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Livraria Nobel
Quadrado
+ 55 73 3663 2131
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Shopping
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Handpainted fabric from Bela Estampa
Beco do Capim Santo, Quadrado
+ 55 73 3668 1318
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Osklen
5 praça São João
+ 55 73 3668 1090
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Womenswear and bijoux from Danielle Rothmann
164 praça Sao Joao, Quadrado
+ 55 73 3668 1096
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Art and design from Galeria Fulô
Quadrado de Trancoso
+ 55 73 3668 1623
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Fitness
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Terravista Golf Course
Estrada Municipal de Trancoso, Porto Seguro
+ 55 73 2105 2104
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