African, Portuguese and indigenous influences are inimitably combined in the north east of Brazil. In Salvador da Bahia baroque palaces and colonial churches bring together a rich display of local heritage which gently mixes with Afro-Brazilian music and a unique cuisine. Beyond Salvador endless beaches roll out along the palm fringed shores at Itacare, Porto da Galinhas and Trancoso. Each resort varies tremendously in size and facilities, from isolated hideaways to chic resorts offering designer boutiques, trendy bars and restaurants. Stylish, relaxed, yet vibrantly entertaining the popular resorts along this coast have a regional feel which makes them the perfect get away for those seeking privacy and tranquillity.
Recommended accommodation
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Praia Do Forte
Praia do Forte is an eco resort located just an hour north of Salvador in a protected area with over seven miles of semi-deserted beach bordered by lush coconut groves.
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Txai Resort
Close to Itacare and Ilheus Aiport, Txai is surrounded by a 250 acre coconut plantation and virgin rainforest. Ten suites and sixteen bungalows are rustic but very comfortable.
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Kiaroa
A sense of wonderful isolation permeates the eco-luxury resort of Kiaroa on the ecological sanctuary that is the peninsula of Marau in Brazil.
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Convento do Carmo
Convento do Carmo is proud to be the first historical and luxury hotel of Brazil. The outstanding colonial architecture blends with graceful furniture and artwork, recalling a more elegant age in every detail.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 4 Rio de Janeiro
Arrive Rio, stay at the Orient-Express Copacabana Palace for three nights.Tour the Tijuca Rainforest & Corcovado & take a cable-car to Sugarloaf.
DAYS 5 - 9 Iguazu - Pantanal
Fly to Iguazu, stay at the Hotel Das Cataratas visit the Brazilian & Argentine sides of the Iguazu falls. Fly to Campo Grande for three nights, visit the Caiman Ecological Refuge, home to capybara, caiman & Blue Macaw.
DAY 10 - 15 Salvador da Bahia
Fly to Salvador in the northeast of Brazil, spend two days exploring this colonial city from the Convento do Carmo. Retreat to the beach for four nights, either locally at the Praia do Forte eco resort or take a short flight to Itacare and the hideaway Txai Resort.
DAY 16
Fly home from Santiago.
Prices start from £3,360 excluding flights.
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