Etnia Pousada & Boutique Hotel Trancoso

Pousada Etnia, in Trancoso, gains international exposure as one of the best holiday destinations in the world

Intimate and elegant, the boutique hotel stands out amid the wonders of Trancoso, receiving several international awards

Near everything and away from the world: Etnia hotel can be defined as such. Located in the center of Trancoso, 80Km from Porto Seguro, in the southern coast of the state of Bahia, the hotel was elected by Herbert Ypma, photographer and writer for Hip Hotels, as the best destination in the world for those seeking peace and quiet, as well as sophistication and simplicity. Everything has been thought about and put together with the purpose of thoroughly revitalizing guests, with exercises, massages, healthy diet and absolute tranquility.

Internationally known as an oasis in the middle of the jungle and for combining comfort with unique ethnic decoration, Etnia was elected one of Brazil’s four best hotels by the prestigious German publisher, Taschen, in the book “Great Escapes of the World”, which shows a selection of the 90 best hotels around the world. It has also been featured in Hip Hotels’ “Atlas”, in Taschen’s “Great Escapes South America”, in Condé Nast Johansen’s “The Americas – Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas” and was the winner of Elle’s chic shack awards 2007, besides besides getting special coverage in newspapers such as The Sunday Times and The New York Times,Etnia makes part of Andrew Harper’s Clud , among others. Every detail, each item on display conveys a feeling of gathering of ethnics as if several pieces of the planet were there. The hotel owners take care of every detail themselves, from taking reservations to personally receiving guests, adding an atmosphere of intimacy to the experience.

At Etnia, service, care and ambience go beyond quantity and ostentations. Staying at this hotel is an experience in itself, in a universe of exclusivity and ostentation, as has been pointed out by the 2008 edition of the Guia 4 Rodas.

Surrounded by shady woods, the boutique hotel counts on its 8 bungalows decorated with different themes (Cottage, Morocco, Tribal, Mediterranean, Trancoso, Kyoto, Gipsy and Goa), with furniture brought from all sides of the world, fully equipped with air conditioning, internet access, TV, telephone, safe, Swedish pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets, balcony, walk-in closet and internal private garden. The hotel is located five minutes away from the lively Quadrado, Trancoso’s central square, where the village’s magic takes place.

A Swimming pool with bar and lounge, a 7000m2 garden, secured parking lot, access to the beach (15 minutes walking) and to the town (5 minutes walking), restaurant and boutique are part of the hotel’s structure. In each bungalow, a stained glass window facing a private garden makes the guests feel even more in touch with the local nature.

The gastronomy has a charm of its own. Breakfast is served by the pool, or on the bungalows’ balcony, and guests will find a range of homemade cakes, yogurts, jams, bread and so on. The restaurant brings a fusion menu of Mediterranean and local cuisines, with dishes such as the Kyoto (grilled fish with sesame seeds and soy sauce, with banana and nuts rice), the Morocco (Salmon hump with capers, rice and grilled vegetables) apart from homemade pasta such as the spinach and the feta cheese ravioli or the gnok, and several kinds of salad, all prepared by Lita, the hotels exclusive chef. Etnia also offer their guests three exclusive wines (merlot, Sparkling Brut and chardonnay), made at the renowned Vinicola Don Giovanni, located in the southern mountains of Bento Gonçalves.

To complete the atmosphere there is also body care: the hotel has a massage room, a professional Watsu masseur (Californian technique which consists in water shiatsu) and Aqua Gym, led by the hotel’s personal trainer (free of charge) who is at guests’ disposal three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). The Etnia's ghests have also a special green fee to Terravista Golf Course.

Room Features:
Telephone
Room service
Safe
Balcony
Lounge
Minibar
Air Conditioning
Internet Access

Services:
Security
Private Parking
Laundry
Restaurant
Massages

From 1:00 PM

Prior to 12:00 PM

Free parking

Trancoso, a small village on the Southern coast of Bahia, Brazil was rediscovered by the hippies in the late seventies. Back then, the village was simply a row of humble fishermen shacks lining the square with a church at the far end overlooking the sea. Today, the famous grassy square is better known as the Quadrado. The town plan, modeled on the first Indigenous villages, was created by the Portuguese Jesuits who inhabited Trancoso during the years that succeeded the discovering of Brazil. This model of urbanization respected local customs that were originally part of the Indian culture long before the Jesuits arrived- marriage was only granted between two members whom lived on opposite sides of the lawn/square. Due to its stunning nature and wonderful beaches, Trancoso attracts people from the world over. Architects, craftsmen, artists and designers have found the inspiration here to develop, together with local artists and craftsmen, their own style, currently recognized and respected in Brazil and abroad.

• The apartments are for 2 persons. The price for a single guest is the same.
• The prices for New Year’s and Carnival are not included on these rates.
• Breakfast is included for two people
• There is a 10% Service Tax (not included)