There’s more to Brazil than Rio and São Paulo. Beyond the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, there’s the gorgeous Bahia coastline.
It’s here, in Itacaré, the one-time center of the cocoa industry, that you’ll find Txai, an eco-resort lining the edge between the dense rainforest and the white sand beach of the Atlantic coast. The service and facilities are first-rate, while the ecological impact is minimized through sensitive design and reforestation programs.
Guest rooms are bungalows standing on stilts, spread throughout coconut groves, each with a wraparound deck from which to take in the views. The interiors are contemporary-rustic with mosquito-netted beds, panoramic views through vast picture windows, and plentiful breathing room. Bathrooms have outdoor showers and some bungalows come with outdoor Jacuzzis or private plunge pools.
Guests can partake in surfing lessons, horseback riding, trail walks and kayaking or sailing expeditions. Most, however, will indulge in more leisurely pursuits, sampling fresh Bahian seafood or cocktails at sunset, with a walk down the beach the nearest attempt at an athletic endeavor.
