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Trancoso is situated on a foothill from where it is possible to see beautiful beaches, cliffs, rivers and coconut groves. It is 26km far from Porto Seguro and the access is by an unpaved road. Besides the natural beauties, the town has also a great cultural and historical legacy to offer to tourists. The town used to be a small village founded by the Jesuits, who imposed their habits on the local people. Thanks to this domination, the city has a very specific architecture with a church surrounded by houses built very close to each other, forming a big square called "Quadrado", which is one of the most valuable historical sites on the Discovery Coast.

Almost 500 years after its foundation, Trancoso now watch the "invasion" of tourists from all over the world, who go to the town searching for sun, sea, peace and History.

How To Get There

There are two ways to get to Trancoso:

From Porto Seguro you may take the ferry-boat to Arraial D'Ajuda and then a 24Km road, partly paved, until Trancoso. You can also take the road that connects Eunápolis to Porto Seguro and then take, at km33, BA-001 road until Trancoso. From Eunápolis to Trancoso the distance is 80km.

Many buses leave from Arraial to Trancoso every day.

* Heavy vehicles, tourism buses or microbuses are not allowed in the streets of Trancoso.

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What To Do

Trekking from Arraial D'Ajuda to Trancoso is a good way of visiting all the 12 km of beaches. The Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Azul) is the first stop and it is one kilometer far from Pitinga beach, which is still in Arraial D´Ajuda and only has access for pedestrians. It is very famous for its white medicinal clay which is taken from the lagoon’s bottom.

Taípe Beach
It is a very calm beach because it`s surrounded by high cliffs. Due to its tranquility, the beach is popular with nudists. The sea is open, with big waves, very good for net fishing. When the spawning season comes, the turtles go to the beach to lay their eggs. The infrastructure is composed of four beach kiosks with bar and self-service restaurant, bathrooms and parking area. There is an access for cars before the bridge over the Taipe river, which is 12 km far from Arraial.

Rio da Barra Beach
This beach is divided in two parts. On the right side of the Barra river's mouth it is very plain, with mangrove and coconut groves. On the left, it forms an inlet, which is just perfect for those who like calm waters. It is good for swimming and fishing at low or high tides. There is a camping area.

Rio Verde beach
It is an open sea beach, but the waves are small. About 50 meters far from the beach, the Verde river forms a lagoon, which is great for swimming.

Quadrado Public Square
The "Quadrado" is a big square that concentrates the best bars, ice cream shops and the fanciest restaurants in Trancoso, all of them are built in historical buildings. It is common to meet famous artists walking around the place. Between the São João Church and the cemetery there is a belvedere, which offers a great view of the town.

Beaches

Rio da Barra
It is situated on the way to Trancoso. This beach is divided in two parts. On the right of the Barra river's mouth it is very plain, with mangrove and coconut groves. On the left it forms an inlet, which is just perfect for those who like calm waters. It is good for swimming and fishing at low or high tides. There is place for camping.

Nativos
This beach surrounded by coconut groves is protected by the Trancoso river and coral reefs that form tidal pools. It is good for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coqueiros
Golden, fine sands and an emerald sea are the main attractions in this beach. The tidal pools formed by the reefs are great for swimming, fishing and diving. It is protected by the Trancoso river and dense mangrove swamps. There are many beach huts along the beach.

Rio Verde
It is an open sea beach, but the waves are small. About 50 meters far from the beach the Verde river forms a lagoon, which is great for swimming.

Pedra Grande
This beach has calm waters thanks to the presence of reefs that form pools at low tide. The nudism is allowed.

Nudismo
It is desert in all its extension, that is why it is attracts nudists. The water is clear and good for swimming, especialy at low tide, when the reefs form pools. On the north, a stream of freshwater is also a good option for swimming. The "Ponta de Itapororoca"and "Ponta de Itaquena" are situated on the south, separated by the mouth of the river Frades. It is possible to get there either walking, from Trancoso, or by car, through a dirt road.

Sources:

• Bahia.com.br