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Itacaré, the way locals live it

Sheltered coves and rainforest beaches, guesthouses between the river and the sea, tables full of moqueca and cacao. A guide written by people who live here, with checked information.

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Itacaré na Cena: a guide to the town, made in the town

Eighteen beaches, more than a hundred places to stay with direct booking via WhatsApp, where to eat, tours, health, services and the events calendar. The new Itacaré guide is live.

02/10/2026

Beaches

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Itacaré

Praia de Jeribucaçu

4,8 (1.925 no Google)

River, forest and open sea at the end of a steep trail: Jeribucaçu is 13 km from the center along the BA-001 and takes some effort to reach, but it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Bahia.

Itacaré

Praia da Engenhoca

4,8 (1.030 no Google)

Itacaré's top longboard break, at km 12 of the BA-001: a short trail through the forest, long sandy-bottom waves, two simple beach huts, and a path over the rocks to Havaizinho and Camboinha.

Itacaré

Prainha

4,8 (705 no Google)

A cove between two hills, with forest running down to the sand and powerful surf, at the end of a 40 to 50-minute trail from Ribeira with climbs, streams and viewpoints.

Itacaré

Praia da Arruda

4,8 (259 no Google)

A small beach within the Jeribucaçu area, a 15-minute walk to the left, with no facilities; at low tide, corals and natural pools appear.

Itacaré

Praia do Resende

4,7 (3.672 no Google)

First of the four beaches on the trail that leaves from Pituba: a coconut-palm cove about 1 km from the center, with sandy-bottom waves used by surf schools and a beach shack on the sand.

Itacaré

Praia da Tiririca

4,7 (2.691 no Google)

Itacaré's surf beach: a powerful beach break with waves all year round and a stage for championships, a 15-minute walk from the center. With strong currents, it is not a beach for calm swimming.

Itacaré

Praia da Ribeira

4,7 (2.508 no Google)

A sheltered cove 2 km from the center of Itacaré, with a shallow Ribeira river lagoon at low tide, moqueca beach shacks, car access and the start of the trails to Siriaco and Prainha.

Itacaré

Praia do Havaizinho

4,7 (1.093 no Google)

A cove of rocks and crystal-clear natural pools at low tide, 12 km from the center, reached by an easy trail of about 20 minutes via Engenhoca.

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Itacaré

As 4 praias urbanas: Resende, Tiririca, Costa e Ribeira

The easiest itinerary in Itacaré: four beaches linked by a short trail, on foot from Pituba, with no car and no guide. You can do it in a morning or stretch it into a full day at Ribeira.

Itacaré

As 4 praias de trilha: Engenhoca, Havaizinho, Camboinha e Itacarezinho

4,9 (241 no Google)

The classic outing off the Serra Grande road: four beaches linked by a forest trail, 12 km from the town center, ending at the long stretch of sand at Itacarezinho.

Itacaré

Itacarezinho e Cachoeira do Tijuípe

An extensive beach in the morning, a waterfall dip in the afternoon: the perfect day for those seeking comfort, with car access, a beachfront restaurant, and warm pools just a few kilometers away.

Itacaré

Jeribucaçu, Arruda e Cachoeira da Usina

A full day in the wildest stretch of the coast: the Jeribucaçu trail, the Arruda pools at low tide, and a waterfall bath on the way back.

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Itacaré

Cachoeira do Cleandro - Rio do Engenho

4,8 (557 no Google)

Three waterfalls with natural pools on the Rio do Engenho, reached by boat or canoe up the Rio de Contas and a easy trail of about 10 minutes.

Itacaré

Cachoeira do Tijuípe

4,7 (3.228 no Google)

A 4 m drop spread across 15 m of width, with rapids and warm-water pools, just a short, easy walk from the parking lot at km 46 of the BA-001, in Serra Grande.

Itacaré

Cachoeira da Usina (Taboquinhas)

4,7 (63 no Google)

Cachoeira da Usina is in Taboquinhas, a district of Itacaré on the banks of the Rio de Contas, and should not be confused with the Usina de Jeribucaçu, near the beach.

Itacaré

Cachoeira da Usina (Jeribucaçu)

4,6 (90 no Google)

Jeribucaçu waterfall, 10 km from central Itacaré: an easy hike of about 15 minutes through forest and mangrove to a natural pool, on the site of the old power plant.

Itacaré

Cachoeira do Noré

4,9 (14 no Google)

One of Taboquinhas' two waterfalls, in the rafting village on the banks of the Rio de Contas, in the Itacaré district. It sits next to Cachoeira da Usina.

Itacaré

Cachoeira Bom Sossego

4,5 (371 no Google)

Waterfall on private property 8 or 9 km from central Itacaré, with warm water almost year-round, a simple restaurant 50 m away and a fee of R$ 5 per person (Nov 2022).

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Festa · 31 de dez a 1 de jan

Réveillon Corais 2027

Cabana Corais

Itacaré's most traditional New Year's Eve party, on the sand of Praia da Concha: open bar, fireworks over the sea and a first-batch ticket at R$ 300.

Arte do Domingão de Pagodin, 11 de outubro, no Corais Beach Lounge, Itacaré

Show · 11 a 12 de out

Domingão de Pagodin — edição especial

Corais Beach Lounge (Cabana Corais)

Amparo Jr. à frente das bandas e o DJ P3, em estreia em Itacaré, à frente dos DJs: a edição especial do pagode de domingo do Corais Beach Lounge, na Praia da Concha.

Festa · 11 a 12 de out

The Party of Itacaré

Beach Club Terra Boa

Illusionize and Brisotti headline The Party of Itacaré, a Grupo Toca do Morcego party taking over Praia da Ribeira in the early hours of October 11, the eve of a public holiday.

Festa · 27 de dez a 2 de jan

Virada do Aruá — Réveillon 2027

Praia do Pontal

A week of New Year's Eve celebrations at Praia do Pontal: four open bar parties, samba at sunset and sports by day, from December 27 to January 2.

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Itacaré without a car (and with kids): how to get around and where the sea is gentle

Beaches on foot, the Rota bus to the trails, a canoe to Pontal and fixed-price taxis: how to do Itacaré without a car, and which beaches and tours work with children.

06/10/2026

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When to Go to Itacaré: Weather, Seasons, Surf, Tides and Festivals

Summer all year round, with the sea never dropping below 25 °C: what changes is the party scene, the prices, the waves and the tides. A month-by-month guide to the best time for every kind of trip to Itacaré.

06/10/2026

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How to Get to Itacaré: By Plane, Bus, Car or Ferry

Fly to Ilhéus and drive 1h30 along the BA-001, or take the ferry and a bus from Salvador: every route to Itacaré, with times, October 2026 prices and what to do when you arrive.

06/10/2026

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The Big Trip Passes Through Here: Israeli Tourism in Itacaré

How the long post-army journey of young Israelis put Itacaré on the map: the surf, the route through Bahia, the long stays and what it has changed for local businesses.

04/10/2026

Itinerary

Itacaré Nightlife, Day by Day

Monday belongs to Fredgard, Tuesday to Zalela, Thursday to samba on the Orla, Saturday to Pagodin: the weekly lineup locals know by heart, Monday through Sunday.

04/10/2026

Where to stay

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Belas Praias Flats flats · Itacaré

Itacaré

Belas Praias Flats

Flats with kitchens and air-conditioning on Rua Pedro Longo, the heart of Pituba: from studios to two-bedroom apartments, a ten-minute walk from Praia da Concha.

Itacaré

Pousada Mel do Cacau

4,8 (71 no Google)

Pousada on Praia da Concha, a 1-minute walk from the sea and 5 from Rua Pituba, with three room types, private parking and 24-hour monitoring. Breakfast is not included.

Itacaré

Pousada Villa dos Sonhos

4,7 (330 no Google)

Pousada at km 4 of the BA-001, with a swimming pool, garden, rooms with balconies and air conditioning, breakfast included and 24-hour reception, about 6 km from the beaches of Concha, Resende and Tiririca.

Itacaré

Pousada Galeão Itacaré

4,4 (285 no Google)

Guesthouse in Itacaré. Pet-friendly, ideal for children and Wi-Fi.

Itacaré

Vila Real Apartamentos

4,9 (117 no Google)

Accommodation in Itacaré.

Itacaré

Ex-Manacá

4,7 (129 no Google)

Guesthouse in Itacaré.

Itacaré

Villa Nomads

5,0 (40 no Google)

Accommodation in Itacaré.

Itacaré

Nossa Casa Itacaré

4,9 (27 no Google)

Guesthouse in Itacaré.

Local news

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The Party of Itacaré reúne Illusionize e Brisotti na Praia da Ribeira em 11 de outubro

Festa de música eletrônica apresentada pela Toca acontece na véspera do feriado de 12 de outubro, das 23h às 6h. Ingressos custam R$ 110, mais taxa, no Sympla.

06/10/2026

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Itacaré leva ecoturismo, gastronomia e cultura à ABAV Expo, em São Paulo

Secretária de Turismo apresentou o destino a operadores e agentes de viagem na feira, no Expo Center Norte, e levou novidades para a temporada de verão.

06/10/2026

News

New Year's Eve 2027 in Itacaré: What's Already Confirmed

Two parties are already selling tickets, a third is in the works, and the public lineup comes out in December. Here is what's confirmed for the 2027 countdown in Itacaré.

06/10/2026

News

Illusionize and Brisotti at Ribeira: The Party of Itacaré Debuts on the Eve of the Holiday

Illusionize and Brisotti headline The Party of Itacaré, a Grupo Toca do Morcego party taking over Praia da Ribeira in the early hours of October 11, the eve of a holiday.

05/10/2026

Where to eat

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Itacaré

Cabana Corais - Beach Lounge

4,5 (1.171 no Google)

Beach restaurant on Praia da Concha, open from lunch to sunset, with outdoor tables, hammocks, live music and a Réveillon tradition going back more than 30 years.

Itacaré

Pizzaria Baiana

4,8 (423 no Google)

Pizzeria in Itacaré's Centro, open in the evening from 18:00 to 23:40 and closed on Thursdays. Takes reservations and pets, welcomes groups, and offers delivery and takeaway.

Itacaré

Magica Cozinha Afetiva

5,0 (15 no Google)

Café in Itacaré. Breakfast, ideal for children and great for groups.

Itacaré

Cabana de Praia em Itacaré | Restaurante | Soul

4,7 (414 no Google)

Restaurant on Ponta do Xaréu, open every day from 9:00 to 18:00, with outdoor tables, live music, vegetarian options and reservations.

Itacaré

LA NINFA café • bar

4,8 (109 no Google)

Café in Itacaré. Breakfast, vegetarian options and outdoor seating.

Itacaré

Porto dos Casais Restaurante

4,8 (196 no Google)

Pousada restaurant on Praia da Concha, 350 m from the center of Itacaré: moquetas, grilled fish and pasta, outdoor tables, a children's menu and service on the sand, from 11:00 to 17:00.