CASA BIJOU TRANCOSO
Trancoso
Quadrado
Trancoso, a historical village in the state of Bahia on Brazil's north-east coast, was founded under the name "São João Batista dos Indios” by Jesuit monks in 1586. In the 1970th, Trancoso began to attract alternative travelers from all over the world. With its own special charm, Trancoso today remains a destination for large numbers of tourists. It is the place actors and artists choose to spend their summer, and where the Brazilian jet-set comes for weekends and holidays.
church
At the top of the historical village square 'Quadrado', the old white church overlooks the Atlantic from a high vantage point. Mass is celebrated there daily. The park behind the church offers visitors a magnificent view over the wide ocean.
shops
The old buildings on the 'Quadrado' have now turned into cafés, restaurants, small stores and galleries exhibiting local artists. Most of them open in the late afternoon.
restaurants
There are a lot of great restaurants with famous chefs at the 'Quadrado'. It is very romantic to sit under the trees by moonlight and the sky full of stars.
capoeira
Late into the night, this square is a lively meeting-point for locals and tourists. It is also the site of traditional festivals which can last for days. At the weekend, you can watch the locals playing soccer on the square, or admire the muscular capoeira dancers.