UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa
Hotel · Trancoso ·
Luxurious rustic villas, treehouses, spa, beach bar, local cuisine
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Praça São João Batista - Trancoso, Porto Seguro - BA, 45810-000, Brazil Get directions
Luxurious rustic villas, treehouses, spa, beach bar, local cuisine
Praça São João Batista - Trancoso, Porto Seguro - BA, 45810-000, Brazil Get directions
"In 2022, Dutch trend analyst Lidewij Edelkoort dedicated a book to Brazil’s famed bohemian bolt-hole UXUA Casa Hotel and Spa, naming it UXUA Utopia: A Very Gifted Guesthouse. Founded in Bahian surf town Trancoso in 2009 by Dutch creative director Wilbert Das and American activist Bob Shevlin, formerly of Italian jeans brand Diesel, UXUA was both a paean to magical homestays and an inclusive craft commune that raised up the work of Pataxó and Afro-Brazilian artisans. Sixteen years on, Das and Shevlin are still reaching for utopia with their planet- and people-forward ethos. In 2023, they opened another positive-impact project, UXUA Maré: three upcycled farmhouses, conserving a 15-acre coastal plot of Atlantic Forest." - Jessica Sulima
"Perched above Trancoso’s rainforest and ridge, Uxua comprises renovated casas, cottages, a treehouse, and a tribal-inspired spa created with local artisans; interiors are haute-boho with reclaimed wood and vintage finds, mangrove paths to the beach, enormous day beds, and effortless service that delivers Caipirinhas to the sand-side loungers." - CNT Editors
"A coastal boutique hotel that serves as a practical base for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities such as kayaking, surfing, and biking thanks to its close proximity to the Atlantic coast." - Emmanuel Burgio
"At this Trancoso stay, guests receive illustrated postcards depicting Brazilian portraits and landscapes designed by a local illustrator as a complimentary memento of their visit." - Cat Sposato
"A boutique collection of repurposed colonial casas located in the heart of Trancoso, Bahia, built from houses that have been part of the local community for decades. Some of the casas sit directly on the grassy quadrado that serves as the town’s nighttime hub, and each unit has a distinct personality and design — for example, one house features clean white walls and furniture, indigo-blue accents, a private garden, and a plunge pool. The overall vibe is intimate and bohemian rather than resort-style, with a strong focus on sustainability and celebrating ingredients sourced from the nearby coast and Atlantic rainforest. Culinary programming, events, and spa treatments are all tied into this ethos, and the property regularly hosts food-focused gatherings that bring together producers, chefs, residents, and visitors to explore local ingredients and sustainable food systems." - Merlyn Miller