Located in the south of Bahia, in the heart of the Cocoa Coast, Itacaré is an ecological paradise, with beautiful beaches, Atlantic forest and great waterfall baths.
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Map of Itacaré – Bahia
Itacaré – Bahia
O ponto de chegada é Ilhéus, depois são mais 40 minutos de viagem, feitos por carro, táxi, ônibus de linha ou van. Itacaré tem 40 quilômetros de litoral, com 15 praias, algumas tão escondidas que nem constam nos mapas.
Therefore, the best way to discover these beaches and the waterfalls of Rio de Contas is to wake up early and take the good old walk.
Beaches of Itacaré – Bahia
Resende: close to the center and protected by a wall of coconut trees;
sedge: considered the best for surfing in all of Bahia
Shells: the central beach where the nocturnal forrós take place
Little beach: one of the most beautiful in the city, but a 40-minute walk into the woods.
as beautiful as little beach, are the beaches of Contraption, Jeribucaçu and Hawaiian, the most secret beaches in Itacaré. Only go with a local guide. Access is controlled by the owners of the coconut farms, who block the entry of cars.
Itacarezinho, the longest, with kilometers of virgin sand and endless coconut trees. There are many restaurants, showers and kiosks there, great for spending the day. At low tide, pools are formed at the edge of the sea, and at the north end, there is a freshwater waterfall that almost plunges into the waves.
In addition to these, there are many more beaches to visit. Like Siriaco, frequented by nudists, Costa, Ribeira and São José, where the Eco Resort is located.
Trails and Waterfalls of Itacaré – Bahia
· Waterfall of Rio do Engenho
· Prainha trail
· Usina trail and waterfall
· Waterfall of Tijuipe
· Waterfall of Cleandro
· French trail
· Refuge of Angels
Whale watching (August to October only).
How to Go to Itacaré – Bahia
Itacaré está localizada na Costa do Cacau, no Estado da Bahia, ao sul de Salvador, 70 km ao norte de Ilhéus.
The closest airport to Itacaré is in Ilhéus (IOS) and is currently served by daily flights from GOL and TAM, originating from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Salvador.
Para chegar a Itacaré por via terrestre, o acesso é pela BA-001, a nova estrada de asfalto que liga diretamente Ilhéus a Itacaré, seguindo o litoral.
Travel agencies in Itacaré offer transfer services between Ilhéus and Itacaré. You can also rent a car at the airport in Ilhéus.
When to Go to Itacaré – Bahia
The best time to go to Itacaré is in the summer, from December to February, or from March to May, or from August to November, when prices are lower. From June to July there is a lot of rain.
Where to stay in Itacaré – Bahia
As you are going on a honeymoon trip, how about staying with refinement and comfort. There are great resorts, offering rustic-chic bungalow rooms and others with conventional chalets and apartments, as well as surfing lessons, horseback riding and trails in the forest.
For those who want to save money on their stay, there are also great inns.
What to eat
Há muitos restaurantes na cidade, desde os mais em conta até os mais sofisticados. Muitos deles servem comidas típicas da região, como o peixe na chapa com banana da terra.
But there are several other restaurant options that include salads, light food, meat and poultry on the menu.
Climate of Itacaré – Bahia
The climate is tropical. Temperatures range from 25OC and 30OC, but can reach 40OC during the summer (from December to February).
The sun is company all year round but the rains are more frequent during the winter (from May to August).
Shopping
In the land of cocoa, craftsmanship inspired by it is the most obvious souvenir. He's on T-shirts, ashtrays and fruit-shaped jars. The regionally themed T-shirts are very nice and tasteful, as are the sculptures.
Cocoa and genipap liqueurs are another popular souvenir, as are the little bottles with a little devil inside and the caricatures of Jorge Amado characters.
But if you want a chic and very pretty souvenir, take the sculptures from the Cores da Terra atelier, now sold even abroad. They are reproductions of fruits, flowers and vegetables made in ceramic with an exceptional quality.
Tips
· Visit the Serra Grande viewpoint when arriving in Itacaré.
· The Tijuípe waterfall, on the road to Ilhéus, is great for a swim and lunch.
· See the sunset at Praia das Conchas.
· Dançar forró: na Rua da Orla acontece a maioria dos eventos por lá.
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