Barracuda Boutique

There, where the river meets the sea, on the shermen’s shore, where life drifts by with no rush. Guests at this charming boutique hotel get the sense they’re staying at the home of friends in Bahia — hosts who, in this light atmosphere, manage to guess their every wish. Barracuda Boutique goes all out in its authentic, detail-oriented service, with an essence that overows with the importance of valuing local culture and preserving nature. It is with these sun-drenched good vibes, lulled by meticulous musical curatorship, that guests can savor the best of Bahian recipes fused with contemporary cuisine. Most of the ingredients come from local farmers and shermen. The Barracuda Journeys, an assortment of experiences that includes canoe trips on the Rio de Contas, visits to cacao farms, capoeira circles, swimming beneath waterfalls and, of course, surfing, introduce us to the soul of Itacaré.