UXUA VIDA WELLNESS
Natural and organic philosophy that guides UXUA Hotel's Spa and wellness experiences.
IMPORTANT
All you need to know to book an activity
- Prices are per person, unless specified differently.
- Vida Lab and Vida Experiences need to be booked 24h in advance.
- The services are outsourced with our local partners, we ask you not to be late for activities.
- Cancellations with less than 24h hours notice incur on 100% charge of the service canceled.
- UXUA Alma guests (Casa do Beco and Casa Anderson) have access to UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa’s gym, sauna and Spa with booked appointments.
VIDA SPA
UXUA Vida Spa treatments integrate the Vida Lab’s production, and were developed with knowledge of native healers of the area and Pataxó natives, famous for their plant-based traditional medicine.
UXUA Hotel's spa features three treatment suites, Aroeira is among Brazil’s only Vichy shower treatment rooms, Almescar has a soothing jacuzzi bath, and Iemanjá is a garden suite.
DRY HEAT SAUNA
cleansing the body inside out
Dry heat garden-sauna available with 1-hour advance notice.
Sauna use is exclusive per house and must be scheduled in advance with the Concierge.
RELAXING MASSAGE WITH ALMESCAR OIL
UXUA signature deeply relaxing massage
Almescar oil is distilled by the Pataxó from locally harvested almescar tree resin, which they use as a sacred remedy. The oil has antioxidant properties and delivers a musky scent not only to relax the body, but also act as a natural insect repellent.
Additional aromatherapy facial pad filled with relaxing lavender and chamomile available.
R$ 485 + 10% service fee (60 min)
R$ 570 + 10% service fee (90 min)
AFTER SUN REPAIR WITH COCONUT OIL
reduces redness and repairs skin after sun exposure
Taken after a day at the beach, this treatment not only relaxes the body but also reduces sunburn and redness while preventing skin-peeling. Made with 100% extra-virgin pure coconut oil produced locally in Trancoso, a high-quality, artisanal oil that requires 2 to 4 weeks to press.
R$ 485 + 10% service fee (60 min)
R$ 570 + 10% service fee (90 min)
MOON BATH BODY SCRUB
pre-sun body scrub and hydrating massage with plastic-free ingredients
Exfoliating body scrub with choice of locally-grown coconut (invigorating, moisturizing, anti-oxidant) or passion fruit (relaxing, vitamin-rich, nourishing, great aroma).
This natural treatment exfoliates, cleanses and moisturizes, removing impurities, leaving skin healthy and vital, ready for the sun.
R$ 570 + 10% service fee (60 min)
HOT STONE MASSAGE
volcanic stones and almescar oil
Volcanic stones placed on the body’s energy points with relaxing rhythmic massage.
R$ 545 + 10% service fee (60 min)
SHIATSU MASSAGE
japanese pressure points technique
Japanese technique of digital or manually applied pressure on specific regions of the body for pain relief and relaxation.
R$ 545 + 10% service fee (60 min)
R$ 570 + 10% service fee (90 min)
AYURVEDIC MASSAGE
focused therapeutic massage
Indian therapeutic massage technique focused on the body’s key energy points in order to balance them, blood circulation and breathing.
R$ 450 + 10% service fee (60 min)
R$ 570 + 10% service fee (90 min)
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE WITH ALMESCAR OIL
anti-swelling treatment with fragrant oil
Anti-cellulite treatment which improves circulation, reduces fluid retention and swelling.
R$ 485 + 10% service fee (60 min)
R$ 570 + 10% service fee (90 min)
REFLEXOLOGY WITH ALMESCAR OIL
pressure points stimulating massage
Massage and pressure on strategic points on hands, feet, face and head to stimulate reflex areas.
R$ 425 + 10% service charge (45 min)
PROTEGIDA TEA BATH
helps reduce the harmful effects of UV rays
Bathing before or after sun exposure helps lessen the harmful effects of UV rays. It can be enjoyed in our Spa Vida jacuzzi or in your Casa with authentic green tea leaves (camellia sinnensis).
Includes an exclusive infusion from our Herbal Therapy Collection Raizeiros.
R$ 500 + 10% service fee
ORGANIC COCOA FACIAL MASK
absorb the properties of southern Bahia cocoa
Enjoy the benefits of one of the best 100% cocoa organic chocolates in southern Bahia right on your skin. Feel the silky touch that this delicacy is capable of providing, full of vitamins, antioxidant and soothing properties.
R$ 485 + 10% service fee (45 min)
MANICURE & PEDICURE
care for your hands and feet
Regular - R$ 210 + 10% service fee
With Scrub and Moisturizing Massage - R$ 300 + 10% service charge
VIDA LAB
At the heart of UXUA's gardens sits a building dating to Trancoso’s hippie past - with a dome of stained glass and Asian Indian design accents - now home to UXUA Vida Lab where innovative nutrition and wellness recipes are developed from ingredients sourced within Bahia’s amazing biodiversity.
Vida Lab creations are present at breakfast, UXUA Quadrado restaurant and at the Vida Spa. Guests are always welcome to visit the Lab or book exclusive experiences.
CHOCOLATE
discover the secrets of Bahian cocoa
Experience cocoa in all its stages and create your own bespoke organic chocolate to take home or enjoy during your vacation.
R$ 650 + 10% service charge
JUICE MIXOLOGY
create your own cold pressed juice recipes
Try for yourself cold pressing one of our nutrologist's juices, or create one of your own. Lessons take place at our Vida Lab and you bring home recipes for our Signature Seven juices, served daily at breakfast.
R$ 550 + 10% service charge
ESSENTIAL OILS
learn the secrets to extracting the best of leaves, seeds, flowers & fruits
Using ingredients foraged from the four distinct biomes around Trancoso, learn to distill essential oils and herbal waters. Grasp how the process occurs and take home unique distilled items from our Vida Lab.
R$ 500 + 10% service fee
NATURAL FERMENTATION
learn to make your own fermented superfood
Learn to make your own kombucha, kefir, pickles or country wines and uncover the benefits of consuming them.
R$ 550 + 10% service fee
MEDICAL CULINARY CLASS
learn new and healthy recipes
Cook a nutritious recipe along with Jullian Hamamoto, MD specialized in nutrition, personalized for your needs. Classes happen at our teaching kitchen or at your casa.
R$ 650 + 17% service charge
- subject to availability -
VIDA EXPERIENCES
Unique opportunities to live Trancoso’s culture, uncover traditional knowledge and explore the extraordinary Bahian ecosystem.
Meet local artisans, social projects and the Pataxó people.
FORAGING
explore one of Trancoso’s four microbiomes
Explore one of Trancoso's microbiomes (Brazilian Savanna, Restinga, Mussurunga and Atlantic Rainforest) to harvest and learn about local and seasonal food. Walking in Nature is also therapeutic and has its own name: Ecotherapy.
R$ 1.200 + 10% service fee ( for 4 people)
- subject to availability -
COOKING CLASS
secrets of local cuisine for novices and experienced cooks both
Celebrated worldwide for originality and authenticity, Bahian cuisine traces its roots to enslaved Africans, Portuguese settlers, and native Americans, and the rich flavors and spices are said to reflect the passionate personalities of Bahians themselves.
Whether you are a master chef or just a beginner, visiting Trancoso offers a spectacular opportunity for learning the secrets of Bahian cooking. UXUA offers free-spirited and fun personal classes in our open teaching kitchen in the social area.
Some classic local dishes you may learn include moqueca (fish stew), spicy pepper sauce to take home in a bottle or cocadas (coconut sweets) and homemade chocolate made with coconut and cacao from our garden.
R$ 650 + 15% service charge (2 people)
- Subject to availability -
HANDCRAFTING
you don’t need to be a skilled artisan to try something new
You might not be a skilled artisan, but it can be valuable to detox from excessive external stimuli and concentrate on the actual moment through focusing on local craft. Try pottery at the atelier of a local artisan.
R$ 600 + 10% service fee
- subject to availability -
PATAXÓ RITUAL
a journey to Caraíva and the Pataxó community
Get prepared to visit Caraíva and be welcomed in a small Pataxó community, Porto do Boi. Expect to have your spirit "cleaned" with almescar sacred resin and traditional face painting and dancing. An authentic experience.
from R$ 5.400 + 10% service fee (tour for 2 people)
- subject to availability -