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ROOMS & SUITES: 8
Intimate and elegant, with just 8 bungalows, Etnia Pousada & Boutique stands out amid the wonders of Trancoso, receiving several international awards.
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, 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).
Top 10 reasons to stay at Etnia Pousada & Boutique:
1- The great atmosphere
2- The location: between the beach and "Quadrado" (the charming center of Trancoso)
3- The unique bungalows
4- The resort's beautiful garden
5- Their relaxing Lounge
6- The music
7- The Staff, that always provides the greatest service.
8- The gastronomy, that mixes Mediterranean tastes with local cuisine.
9- The privacy that guests have at Etnia.
10- The Boutique where you can shop for Brazilian fashion.
ACCOLADES & ARTICLES
"The Pousada Etnia is an enchanting hideaway in an unspoiled setting of immense charm and beauty." - Andrew Harper recommended since 2007
HIP Hotels Atlas
Great Escapes South America - Taschen
Tatler Guide - 2007
Elle (UK) - Chic Shack Awards - 2007
Conde Nast Johansens - Recommended Hotels & Spas 2008
Sunday Times - Top List - 2006
The Guardian - Top List - 2006 AWARDS
Tatler Top 101 Hotels LEISURE
Swimming Pool
Relaxing
The resort offers therapic massage services
Beach nearby
Excursions
UNESCO World Heritage town of Trancoso
Trancoso Golf - Pousada Etnia's guests receive a special rate for the Green Fee – 18 holes on one of the best Brazilian golf courses, the Terravista Golf Course.
Horse back riding with local guide from Trancoso to Rio da Barra, Praia do Espelho or Rio dos Frades.
Bike and caiaque tours, can be arranged.
Boat tours to Praia do Espelho, Caraíva e Corumbau, can be arranged.
Helicopter and air tours, to Praia do Espelho, Caraíva, Corumbau e Abrolhos, can be arranged.
Surf classes with a professional coach in the Itaquena's beach.
EXPLORE
Top 10 Reasons to visit Trancoso:
1- The beautiful beaches
2- The "Quadrado" an exotic and marvelous place, (the charming center of Trancoso).
3- The hospitality and the joy people of Trancoso
4- The nice weather year round.
5- The simplicity of the Village.
6- The security of a small Village.
7- The natural beauty of Trancoso.
8- The gastronomy.
9- The culture and the local craft work.
10- The glamour and charm of Trancoso. AIRPORT
Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) AIRPORT DISTANCE
37 miles/60 km HIGH SEASON
November through April
GETTING THERE
Private transfer from Porto Seguro airport to Pousada Etnia in Trancoso, by car or by helicopter. For your convenience we can arrange a rental car with pick-up at Porto Seguro or Trancoso.
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