Itacaré
in Bahia

Itacaré is where Bahia turns wild. Wrapped in the rainforest and edged by a string of golden, often-empty beaches, this former cacao port feels deliciously undone by nature, balanced by just enough design-led stays and seriously good food to keep things refined.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week, a few weeks

when to go

september, october, november, december, january, february

holidays

Carnival, Tiradentes Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, Our Lady of Aparecida, All Souls’ Day, Republic Day

how to get there

Fly into Ilhéus Airport and take a car or transfer for the 1.5–2 hour drive.

how to get around

on foot, by taxi, or rental car

nice to know

Set along Bahia’s Cocoa Coast, Itacaré lies within the Atlantic Forest, with jungle trails, waterfalls, and beaches side by side, many reached only on foot.

local language

Portuguese

currency

Brazilian Real (BRL)

in an emergency

call 190 for the police, 192 for an ambulance, or 193 for fire