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Itacaré and Maraú
Very special beaches nowhere else to be found
Why go?
Retreats of unequalled gastronomy, Itacaré and Maraú preserve not only the rich history of Bahia, by very special beaches nowhere else to be found.
Natural swimming pools, coconut trees, excellent waves for surfing, untouched Atlantic wood and sun all year round, all this combined with a lot of "in" places in one of Brazil's most exciting destinations. This is how a visit to these virtually virgin beaches – making everyone astonished – develops in southern Bahia.
This package includes
- Air ticket São Paulo/Ilhéus/São Paulo
- Shuttle service between the airports of Ilhéus / Itacaré / Marau/ Ilhéus
- In Itacaré: two accommodation nights with breakfast, city tour, walk through urban beaches and Prainha track
- In Maraú: two accommodation nights with breakfast and dinner at Lagoa do Cassange inn
- Tours: Morro Bela Vista and jeep tour by the peninsula
- Travel Insurance
- Travel bag
Day by day
1st DAY – City of origin/Itacaré
Attendance for boarding with two hours in advance. Shuttle service and arrival to Itacaré. After accommodation in the hotel, a city tour by the main attractions and restaurants of this Bahia city.
The package includes two tickets to lunch in one of the restaurants of the Viva Itacaré program.
After lunch, sightseeing by urban beaches Concha, Resende, Tiririca, Costa and Ribeira. Return to the hotel and night free.
Itacaré has one of southern coast's most cheerful nights, with bars, restaurants and night clubs.
2nd DAY – Itacaré
After breakfast, departure to Prainha track, one of Itacaré's postcards.
Return to the hotel and night free.
3rd DAY – Itacaré/Maraú
Breakfast and shuttle service to the port to cross Contas river by ferry. After the two-hour route in 4x4 vehicles, arrival to Maraú and accommodation in an inn.
Tour up to Bela Vista hill, with one of the region's best sights. The hiking departures from Cassange beach and goes to the lagoon of the same name. The tour also includes a canoe crossing through the lagoon.
4th DAY – Maraú
Breakfast and tour in a 4x4 vehicle up to Ponta do Mutá. Short walk up to Barra Grande beach, where there is a small village with several restaurants and bars.
In the return, stop at Taipus de Fora natural pools, an ideal place for diving. Walk through the dendê plantation up to Morro do Farol, where one can sight the whole Camamú peninsula and bay.
5th - Maraú / City of origin
After breakfast, shuttle service to Ilhéus for boarding back to the city of origin.
Localization
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Bahia's food is one of the State's greatest wealth. Try acarajé, enjoy muqueca and don't miss the dishes made of fish and sea food. Just beware of peppers: ask something hot means certain burning.
Taipús de Fora beach is even better three days before and three days after full and new moon. At this time the tides are lower and the famous natural swimming pools emerge.
Diving in Taipús swimming pools has an advantage over other beaches. You may put on your diving goggles and snorkel while with your feet still on the sand and you can already dive. You don't need to depend on boats or timetables.
A visit to the peninsula is not complete without passing by Mutá cape and Barra Grande. And one simply can't miss the sunset in Mutá. At Barra Grande village, attractions are the responsibility of the several bars and restaurants.
Itacaré by night is one of the most agitated nights all over Bahia's south seaside. An old hippy haven, it attracts international tourists, celebrities, many surfers and nature-loving visitors. It is at the little downtown that all types of shops can be found, as well as restaurants and bars, which are open till late in the night.
Itacaré beaches perfectly combine coconut trees, preserved Atlantic woods, good waves, clear sand and a lot of "in" places. Result: this destination has joined the popular list of 53 places to visit in the North-American New York Times in 2008.
Itacaré and Maraú regions didn't get famous only for their clear water beaches. Their very exclusive resorts, such as Txai, Itacaré Eco Resort and Kiaroa, have impeccable service and a full structure for the visitors.
