Canto da Barra Fortim, Brazil
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
Kitesurfing dune village
Life revolves around the trade winds and river flats, pairing tidal kitesurfing with slow afternoons in thatched coastal pavilions.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hotel Jaguarindia Village encourages this adventurous spirit by organizing numerous outdoor experiences such as water skiing on the Jaguaribe River and buggy rides, horse riding, and kitesurfing on the nearby beach.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Jaguaribe River meets the ocean right outside, leaving expansive tidal sandbanks and the quiet fishing village of Fortim nearby.
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The rooms
Thatched wooden bungalows sit amid coconut palms, and several open directly onto private sundecks with plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The semi-Olympic infinity pool stretches toward the dunes, flanked by wooden cabanas and windblown coconut palms.
The spa
Treatment rooms host bamboo massages and rituals using Amazonian andiroba oil, beside a wet steam sauna.
At the table
JAG Restaurant serves regional seafood and house-baked breads. Nearby, the thatched Kanui Bar pours cocktails beside heated jacuzzis.
How it began
Local carpenters from Arte e Madeira shaped the rustic furniture, pairing Brazilian timber with hand-painted indigenous wall patterns.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.