Stilted windsurfing pousada
A beachfront gathering of timber stilt houses, built by windsurfers to harness the Atlantic trade winds.
“The Vila Kalango was located just inside the tight perimeter, and we dropped our bags in the sand courtyard and were shown to the semi-detached brick and straw-thatch rooms.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Stilted palafita bungalows built on eucalyptus trunks, angled to catch coastal trade winds.
Notable
A dedicated beachside water sports base equips windsurfers and kitesurfers on the bay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Comprised of stilted houses and private bungalows made from eucalytpus, mud bricks, straw and locally sourced timber, the pousada sits squarely on the village’s main beach.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Jericoacoara Beach sits directly out front, and the Sunset Dune rises beside the village's unpaved sand streets.
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The rooms
Stilt bungalows stand three meters up on eucalyptus trunks, with carnaúba thatch, netted four-poster beds, and no televisions.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Red ceramic tiles line the 19-meter lagoon pool, curving beneath coconut palms toward the beach.
The spa
Espaço Luma sets massage tables under draped bamboo in the garden, using warm vegetable candle wax.
At the table
Restaurante Vila K serves fresh local seafood under thatch, and tables spread across the sand by candlelight.
How it began
Windsurfer Marco DalPozzo founded the pousada in 1999, when Jericoacoara was still an isolated fishing village without electricity.
Jericoacoara
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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.