Jardim do Eden House in Historic Square

To get to know the real Trancoso with the travel agency AEA Boutique Travel, it is essential to stay in the village's fascinating historic center, Quadrado, declared a cultural heritage site by Unesco. Authenticity is the greatest luxury that a visit to Bahia can offer, and being among native families in the heart of old Trancoso provides this experience in a natural way, with style, comfort and sustainable values.

Spanning three levels, this lofty treehouse dream gains "green" credentials not just with recycled timbers, but also a traditional thatched roof and an award-winning interior crafted from reclaimed organic materials, gathered from across the South from Bahia.

Despite the rustic appearance, this is no ascetic hippie enclave: little luxuries (and big surprises) are hidden beneath the steep slope of a carefully crafted native roof, including large covered porch/outdoor living room with hammock and bar, shower double bathroom and hot tub on the outdoor deck, as well as a rustic and cozy lounge underneath the house with antique wooden swings.

5-star services, iconic beach lounge and innovative organic Spa guarantee the perfect vacation.

INCLUSIONS: Breakfast, buffet with touches of Bahian cuisine (served in the restaurant by the pool or in the House itself, depending on the house booked) ➔ Reservation of a sofa at Praia Bar until 10 am ➔ Gym, Wi-Fi, parking and concierge services ➔ Exclusive access to the Spa (consultations and specific treatments have additional costs) and the Atelier (customized accessories and clothing).

Trancoso is a quiet, charming, preserved village, with a young and globalized population. Founded at the beginning of Portuguese colonization by the Jesuits as an indigenous village for the catechization of the Indians with the name of São João dos Indios. A few years ago, it went from being the rustic and isolated village, discovered by hippes in the 70s, to becoming a tourist destination for hipsters and VIPs. Calm is still in the air, but now mixed with the small-town feel.