EXPLORE TRANCOSO

Below the cliffs 25 km from Trancoso is the famous and dramatic landscape of Praia do Espelho, where the sea is so serene that it perfectly reflects the sun and moon, like a large mirror. Various options of beach bars to spend the day.

The trip is made on a 4x4 and on the way back to Trancoso you can stop at the tiny village of Itaporanga where the Pataxós sell charming handicrafts.

R$ 1.300 + 10% service fee (round trip with driver waiting, up to 4 guests)

R$ 560 + 10% service fee (one way transfer to or from Espelho, up to 4 guests)

- visit can also be made by boat, prices upon request -

Caraíva is a charming, rustic fisherman village on a narrow peninsula between the Caraíva river and the sea, on the edge of a Pataxó Indian reservation just 38 km south of Trancoso and just past Espelho beach.

The trip from Trancoso is made on a 4x4 (up to 4 people) and once there the village is reached by a small boat trip.

R$ 1.500 + 10% service fee (round trip with driver waiting, up to 4 guests)

R$ 620 + 10% service fee (one way transfer to or from Caraíva, up to 4 guests)

- visit can also be made by boat, prices upon request -

There are many beautiful beaches to be visited along the nearby coast. Espelho and Caraíva can be reached by boat in 35 and 60 minutes, respectively, and stops at Itaquena or Itapororoca beaches can be arranged for snorkeling at their coral reefs.

Praia do Espelho

Located between Trancoso and Caraíva and considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Known for its natural pools that reflect the sky during low tide.

Caraíva

Picturesque village located a few kilometers from Praia do Espelho, it's a true tropical paradise known for the meeting of the Caraíva River with the sea.

Corumbau

Famous destination because of the sand crown that forms at low tide and for it’s calm sea. Perfect for a day of quiet and tranquility.

Recife de Fora

With Marine Park status and protected by a municipal law, it’s one of the best snorkeling sites in the area. There are are excellent peaks for the practice of scuba diving in the surroundings, with depths up to to 15 meters.

Whale watching

High seas boat trip to see the majestic humpback whales that pass through Trancoso between August and September. - subject to availability -

We recommend leaving Trancoso early morning, return trip is mid afternoon before sundown.

From R$ 3.950 + 10% service fee (per boat)

- all boat trips are subject to weather conditions -

- price subject to change, please ask Concierge -

One of the most-loved activities by our guests is guided horseback riding along Trancoso’s beaches to the Buffalo Valley (named after the buffaloes farms in the region). 

When the moon is full and tide is low this can also be a magical experience at night!

R$ 700 + 10% service fee (90 min), day riding

 R$850 + 10% service fee (90 min), night riding 

Ride along stunning beaches and rivers, through jungle, valley, and farmlands. Excursions are led by expert guides of Eco Bike company and can be as leisurely or physically challenging as you desire.

1 person: R$840 + 10% service charge

2 people: R$630 + 10% service charge

3 people: R$590 + 10% service charge

4 or more people: R$560 + 10% service charge

Kayaking is an ideal pastime here with three rivers running through Trancoso into the sea. You can explore exotic plant life lining the river beds, commune with nature and get a workout all at the same time.

down Trancoso River to Nativos Beach - R$ 1.400 + 10% service fee (90 minutes)

up Trancoso River from Nativos Beach - R$ 1.150 + 10% service fee (90 minutes)

down Rio da Barra through nature reserve - R$ 2.100 + 10% service fee (3 hours)

Interest in surfing has grown among Trancoso youth in recent years, and while the local breaks don’t provide opportunities for big wave surfing, Trancoso’s Nativos, Ipatimirim, and Itaquena beaches are great for laid-back wave-riding or a beginner’s lesson with local legend Romualdo.

R$ 400 + 10% service fee (60 minutes, Nativos beach)

R$ 600 + 10% service fee (60 minutes, Itaquena beach)

Enjoy an invigorating core workout with amazing views over Trancoso River or gentle ocean waters.

R$ 450 + 10% service fee (60 min)

Just 20 minutes from UXUA, the 2400 acre RPPN Rio do Brasil (private natural heritage reserve) is home to 465 fauna species, including 17 facing extinction and 86 exclusive to the Atlantic rainforest biome.

You can enjoy guided bike tours though one of the 8 trails, take part in bird watching expeditions thought the ancient trees or kayak through the river that names the reserve.

Experience includes transfers and a picnic at the RPPN.

pedaling - R$ 700 + 10% service fee

bird watching - R$ 250 + 10% service fee (90 minutes)

kayaking - R$ 2.100 + 10% service fee (up to 4 people)