Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa
On the protected, green hill of Trancoso's historic Quadrado, time seems to follow its own calming melody. The name Uxua comes from the indigenous Pataxó language and means "wonderful" - a promise fulfilled in 2009 by Dutch designer Wilbert Das, former creative director of Diesel, with his first hotel project. The luxurious yet rustic casas, some of them former fishermen's houses dating back to Trancoso's founding in the 16th century, are spread across the upper part of the village and the tropical garden, restored together with local artisans using traditional techniques and recycled materials. Each accommodation has its own soul and tells the stories of the families who once lived there. From the aventurine quartz pool to soothing spa rituals to the rustic beach lounge, this retreat invites you to enjoy the true luxury of unadulterated authenticity.
Details
Country
Brazil
Location
Trancoso
Price
From €190 per night/person
Best travel time
June - September
Suites
The private holiday houses, known as casas, are masterpieces of rustic modernism, individually furnished with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces by local fishermen and the Pataxó people. The range spans from the intimate, 35-square-meter Suite Cerâmica with five-meter-high ceilings to the vibrant Casa Das Artes, which offers 180 square meters of exclusive artwork, a fully equipped kitchen and a private pool. In the historic casas right on the Quadrado, such as the 135-square-meter Seu Pedrinho or Seu Irênio with its own fireplace lounge, you enjoy an unobstructed view of village life. Many accommodations feature open living areas, traditional burnished-cement floors, and spectacular indoor-outdoor bathrooms with rainforest showers and washbasins carved from tree trunks.
Cuisine
Under open skies and in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, an excellent cuisine unfolds here, bringing the fresh flavors of Bahia to the plate. Whether right on the historic village square or at the laid-back beach restaurant, the focus is on light, innovative dishes and traditional seafood stews prepared from the local fishermen's daily catch. Almost all ingredients used, from tropical fruits to native spices for the cocktails, come straight from the hotel's own large agroforestry farm. This authentic culinary experience is rounded off by creative, plant-based creations from the in-house lab, as well as memorable full-moon parties right in the sand of the beach bar.
Activities
The diverse range of leisure activities makes full use of the natural variety between coast, mangroves and rainforest, offering sophisticated experiences for every taste. At the hotel's own stretch of beach, reachable in just eight minutes on foot through a protected mangrove area, surfing, kayaking and beach volleyball are all on offer. Culture enthusiasts can learn the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira in personalized lessons from local masters, or try their hand at traditional forró dancing. Vida Spa provides deep regeneration with treatments based on indigenous Pataxó healing traditions and massages with almescar oil, while the unique pool made of 40,000 green aventurine quartz stones offers an energizing refresh. Active days can also be shaped by guided trekking tours, mountain biking, horseback riding or visits to local craft markets.
Location
The hotel enjoys a privileged position right on the historic, car-free main square, the Quadrado, in the green Brazilian state of Bahia. The nearest regional airport, Terravista, for private aircraft, is just 7 kilometers away, while the main airport in Porto Seguro can be reached in about an hour by car. From there, convenient domestic connections link major cities such as Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, each around 90 to 120 flight minutes away.
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