UXUA Maré
Trancoso, Brazil
Vibe
Marmosets rustle in native hardwood canopies while ocean waves break over offshore coral reefs along a private stretch of sand.
“Rewilded rainforest homestead”
Reassembled historic farmhouses showcase Pataxó woodcarvings, upcycled Brazilian hardwoods, and custom indigo-dyed textiles by local makers.
Stingless bee honey, foraged forest botanicals, and fresh seafood caught by local spear fishermen shape daily life.
Centennial Braúna timber farmhouses were meticulously relocated and reconstructed using antique roof tiles, cedar floorboards, and doors.
On Praia de Itapororoca among preserved Atlantic Rainforest, a fifteen-minute drive south of Trancoso's Historic Quadrado.
“A stay here is truly cleansing. Maré is a model positive-impact project using tourism to preserve both the flora and fauna here”
Rooms
Three standalone solar-powered casas feature reclaimed timber floorboards, private stone pools, and four-poster beds carved with indigenous Pataxo motifs.
Wellness
Work out in an open-air forest gym under the canopy, or take botanical foraging walks led by the resident botanist.
Backstory
Abandoned century-old farmhouses in Minas Gerais were dismantled beam by beam and hauled two hundred and fifty miles to Bahia.
Eat & drink
Mesa Mare serves fresh reef fish on banana leaves, complemented by coconut water and cocktails from the hand-carved Pequi Beach Bar.
The neighborhood
Set along quiet Itapororoca beach, the property sits fifteen minutes south of Trancoso and its historic grassy Quadrado.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.