Bahia's southern coast can transport visitors back to Brazil's 500 years history throught colonial villages and preserved rainforests.

At a short walk from Trancoso's historical town square sits Itapororoca Beach, one of the region's most stunning beaches with its white sand, transparent waters and coral reefs that form pools of tropical fish when the tide is low.

Stepping into a 15 acre Atlantic Rainforest reserve by the Itapororoca sea you will find UXUA Maré, where designer Wilbert Das in collaboration with local artisans carefully rebuilt 3 antique farm houses transplanted from Minas Gerais neighbour state.

Each house has an unique past and found new life as sanctuaries of relaxation, complemented by rustic beach lounge, al fresco dining at Mesa Maré restaurant and the friendly 5-star service delivered by the welcoming people of Trancoso.