Lesser known peninsula area of Bahia characterized by chiller less developed islands and beaches with many rocks and natural pools.
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Where to stay:
- Barra Grande (CENTRO) – great location close to busy part of town, many restaurants and shops (and lively all day and night), also has a pier for boat tours and jump-off points for swimming, and nice sunset views. Yes…the beach is busier here and has lots of people, but you can’t deny the supreme location convenience. The absolute busiest area is from the Pier de Barra Grande to the Praca da Tainha square. Further north or south of this feels more accommodations and fewer shops. I actually loved the town center…very vibrant and commercial conveniences without feeling TOO commercial. Barra Grande also has some nightlife.
- Ponta do Muta (TIP) – the northernmost tip of the Barra Grande area. Has 2 sides: west is more popular and busier since it has sunset views, east is quieter and cheaper with fewer on beach but gets dead at night. Whole area is 5-10 mins walk from any point to another so it wouldn’t matter where you stay. Just matters if you want to avoid people or not, whether you want 10sec access to sunset, or if you want 10sec access to a dark empty beach at night (to hang by the water or look at stars). Big drawback about Ponta do Muta is that it’s a far walk to town center, can be 35min walk or 50rs taxi (moto taxi is less). It was doable for us…but it’d aim to be closer next time.
- Casa Summer Moon – nice place right on a nice (and less crowded) beach, with active restaurants and bars on the water (during the day), but becomes dead quiet at night.
- Ponta do Muta (TIP) – the northernmost tip of the Barra Grande area. Has 2 sides: west is more popular and busier since it has sunset views, east is quieter and cheaper with fewer on beach but gets dead at night. Whole area is 5-10 mins walk from any point to another so it wouldn’t matter where you stay. Just matters if you want to avoid people or not, whether you want 10sec access to sunset, or if you want 10sec access to a dark empty beach at night (to hang by the water or look at stars). Big drawback about Ponta do Muta is that it’s a far walk to town center, can be 35min walk or 50rs taxi (moto taxi is less). It was doable for us…but it’d aim to be closer next time.
- Taipu de Fora – beautiful area with natural pools in the water when the tide is way out. Much smaller “town” than Barra Grande but still with enough restaurants, shops, bars. More of a chill beach town. Nice vibe, but keep in mind that it’s on the eastern side of peninsula with limited sunset views from the beach. You’ll have to kayak or paddleboard out into the water, or take a ATV quadriciclo elsewhere for that.
Hostels & Hotels:
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Neighborhoods, walking areas, public squares:
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- Viewpoints, landmarks, sunsets, hikes:
- Sunsets
- Ponta do Muta
- Pier de Barra Grande
- Sunsets
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- Beaches, bridges, water-points:
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- Markets, shopping:
- Barra Grande (town center) – will have the best selection of boutiques and shopping. Clothing, souvenirs, also street vendors, etc. Everywhere else will have some small jewelry and clothing shops, and not much elsewhere.
- Tours:
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Bars, clubs, and nightlife:
- Santo Forte Musical Bar – great place and recommended by locals. Many people here dancing and drinking to a mix of all kinds of Brazilian music. I really enjoyed it. Mix of mostly casual and some dressed-up people. Drink prices were fair.
Miscellaneous tips:
- Brazil – quick travel guide
- Transportation:
- Going from Ponta do Muta to Taipu de Fora was 100rs car taxi.
- ATV/quadriciclo – I was quoted 300-450rs/day.
Itinerary:
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Nearby towns:
- Itacare** – super nice.
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