Bahia is an area that nearly all European travellers to Brazil will have heard of, almost certainly in connection with exotic images of coconut groves, endless sandy beaches, mysterious African traditions and a relaxed party atmosphere which comes to a head in the riotous Salvador carnaval -fuelled by cheap cachaça and caipirinhas made from a baffling array of tropical fruits. Whilst somewhat more prejudiced Brazilians from the south will tell you that Bahia is synonymous with laziness and sexual abandon (which may of course be part of the appeal).
However most visitors do not stray from a well beaten track from Salvador to a beach resort in say Praia do Forte, and for the surfer and backpacker crew either down to Itacaré or out to the overdeveloped island of Morro de Sao Paulo respectively.
The fifth largest state in Brazil (which is still saying a lot in a country this size) has a lot more to offer though. Dehouche, the Brazil experts, endeavour to lead their clients away from some of the tourist traps and sub standard resort accommodation near Salvador to cut straight to Bahia’s real highlights, be it taking you to a genuinely deserted beach with freshly caught lobster barbecued in front of you, or to an authentic ‘roda’ (fight/game) of capoeira at a local school in Salvador.
To give one example, starting in the south of the state we have the pristine ‘Discovery Coast’, 150km of coastline virtually unchanged since the Portuguese first landed here in the 16th century. This is the place to get well and truly off the beaten track in tiny villages such as Caraiva (which only got electricity two years ago). But there are also lesser known, yet still luxurious areas waiting to be discovered as well, such as in and around the hip beach village of Trancoso. The summer playground of Brazil’s rich and famous this is where you will find some spectacularly luxurious beach villas as well as trendy boutique hotels and international restaurateurs, all in the semi unreal setting of a low key historic fishing village. Dehouche will hand pick the perfect hotel room or private villa for you, and if you fancy your own speedboat no problem, Dehouche has all the connections and know how to make sure you you get right to the heart of the action.
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Leblon,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Brazil
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