The 10 Best Day Trips from in Mata de Sao Joao, State of Bahia (BA)

November 9, 2021 Velvet Champine

Mata de São João is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil. It covers 632.26 km (244.12 sq mi) and a population of 46,392 (2016 est.). Mata de São João has a population density of 73 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is located 56 km (35 mi) from the state capital of Bahia, Salvador.
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1. North Beach Praia do Forte and Guarajuba Tour

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A trip to Salvador of Bahia wouldn't be complete without a visit to the stunning coconut coastline of Praia do Forte in Bahia. Take a funny small group ride into the tropical waters, splash in the deep with the fishes and plan your future in paradise on a secluded Brazilian beach, see the turtles enjoy the greatest area of Bahia State.

Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, Professional guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Turtle project tickets R$ 28,00 per person), Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By R1707AZjacquelinep

I absolutely love it! Considering the museums were closed, my guide Wagner tried his best to accommodate for it. I learned so much in just one day! Junior our driver got us to each stop safely. I highly recommend.

2. Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

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With our tour PRAIA DO FORTE & GUARAJUBA BEACH DAY TRIP, we will explore some of the most beautiful and charming beaches all over Brazil, in the area of the north coast. We can visit the beach Guarajuba, highlighted by the landscape and the tranquility of the place. We will also visit the famous village of Praia do Forte. Dont miss this excursion! as is a great way to get to know the best beaches in the country

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

3. Forte and Guarajuba Beach - leaving Salvador

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Known for its calm and crystal clear waters, Guarajuba Beach and Praia do Forte are unmissable destinations with biodiversity and unmatched natural beauty. The tour has the route of Coco Road towards the north coast of Bahia, name inspired by coconut palms existing on the way. At Praia do Forte, known as Brazilian Polynesia, you will have the opportunity to get to know the Tamar Project, internationally recognized as one of the most successful marine conservation experiences. You will visit the most charming village with a rustic and cozy atmosphere. Guarajuba Beach reserves the best natural pools, you will have time for a delicious sea bath, a well structured resort with calm waters. You will also have the option to taste the delicious Bahian food.

Inclusions: Roundtrip Hotel Transfer, Bilingual Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Tickets to Optional Attractions, Meals and Beverages

4. Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

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It starts the moment you embark and we head towards the north coast of Bahia via a road also known as the coconut road until you reach the first stop, Praia do Forte at 10:30. There we can visit the Fishing Village, TAMAR Project for giant turtles (optional).  Then we will continue to Guarajuba, a paradisiacal beach with natural pools where we will bathe and enjoy an excellent restaurant by the sea.

Inclusions: Tour guide., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Breakfast, tea, juices or alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.

Reviewed By Travelmadic

I enjoyed my guide Luzivan, he helped me with translations and getting around both islands. If you want to review the trip please go to my YouTube channel named Travelmadic to check out the tour.

5. Day at Praia do Forte - Leaving Salvador

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Come and enjoy a day at Praia do Forte, the most charming village in the region. A village full of restaurants and craft shops. In addition, you will have the day to enjoy the adventure tours (diving and quad biking), visit the Tamar Project's headquarters with its marine species, Garcia D'Ávila Castle and the Jubarte Whale Institute. Have you ever imagined experiencing this experience? From July to October the Jubartes leave Antarctica to mate and reproduce in the calm and warm waters off the coast of Praia do Forte. Note: Check out the hotels in Salvador.

Inclusions: Transfer Round and Round, Bilingual Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Meals and Beverages

6. Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo

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Praia do Forte is a Brazilian beach located in the homonymous district, in the Bahian municipality of Mata de São João, about 50 km from Salvador. Lots of natural beauty mixed history make Praia do Forte one of the most sought after destinations on the northern coast of Bahia. There are more than 12 km of beaches, with several natural pools formed by reefs along the coast. The coconut trees, the predominant vegetation in this region, make the look even better. Enjoying the beaches and the beautiful scenery invite you to relax. One of the main attractions of the place is to visit the headquarters of Projeto Tamar, an organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sea turtles.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bilingual Guide, Round trip transfer to your hotel

Exclusions: Tamar Project Tickets, Lunch

7. Santo Antonio Beach, Imbassai and Itacimirim - leaving Salvador

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About the ride Departing from Salvador at 08:00 am to the North Coast, we will follow the Coco Road to Santo Antônio Beach, a beach with transparent waters, natural pools of clean sand with an immense coconut trees and wonderful artisans. We will continue to Imbassai to meet the wonderful encounter of the river with the sea and a delicious raft crossing. Finally, let's go to Itacimirim, one of the candidate beaches for the Blue Flag program. A day of many beaches and natural beauty.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Roundtrip Hotel Transfer, Bilingual Guide

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Entrance Tickets to Optional Attractions, Meals and Beverages

8. Private Tour to Praia do Forte and Praia de Guarajuba from Salvador

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A trip to Salvador of Bahia wouldn't be complete without a visit to the stunning coconut coastline of Praia do Forte in Bahia. Take a private ride into the tropical waters, splash in the deep with the fishes and plan your future in paradise on a secluded Brazilian beach, see the turtles enjoy the greatest area of Bahia State.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By R1707AZjacquelinep

I absolutely love it! Considering the museums were closed, my guide Wagner tried his best to accommodate for it. I learned so much in just one day! Junior our driver got us to each stop safely. I highly recommend.

9. Praia do Forte with Guarajuba Beach - Day Trip from Salvador

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Soak up the beauty and colors of the beautiful Brazilian landscape on this full day trip from Salvador to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba Beach. Find out exactly why Praia do Forte has been named the "Brazilian Polynesia". This wonderful tour also includes a visit to Tamar Project, a program dedicated to the continuous conservation of sea turtles.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry into Tamar Project, Food and Drinks

Reviewed By Mikel J

First of all, the tour guide was 45 minutes late. Pick up was at 6 am, had we known it was going to be late, we could've slept in an extra half hour instead of getting up at 5am. We requested an english speaking tour guide, only to be surprised by a non-speaking tour guide, with the excuse of his co-worker calling in sick. This was a terrible start. Our hotel breakfast wasn’t open that early so we didn’t have a proper breakfast from the get-go. I requested if there was atleast a coffee/water break—only to stop at a gas station where they served coffee only in clear plastic cups. Who would want to drink coffee in that in a bump tour bus? The tour bus didn’t even offer bottled water or anything. The booking site didn’t clearly state how long the travel time was from Salvador to Mangue seco. We only realized after picking up other tourists on the way there. It took 4.5 hours to get there in a cramped van with no leg room and a door that didn’t properly open from the inside. In addition, they played on CD on repeat. We finally get there, in the middle of high sun, which meant an uncomfortable blistering hot day ahead. There was NO canoe to take us to the beach, instead it was a ferry boat with stiff metal benches which made for an uncomfortable and impossible slow ride to this island which we were hoping would be a nice pay off from the torturous ride to get there. We were made to order food as soon as we arrived to the island, but only to be delivered at a later time at the beach. But first we had to take the buggy ride first. The buggy ride cost was an additional cash-only charge on top of the booking fee. This was not clearly stated. While the sand dunes was a decent backdrop for a photo-op, we didn’t really feel the need to make 5 different stops in the sweltering heat that basically ended up looking the same. We just wanted food, drinks and the ocean. Finally, after the fifth stop we were pretty much salivating to jump in the water, only to be teased and driven back into the village to stop at a local restaurant for a pointless 15 minute break, in what felt like half an hour — a ploy perhaps to get tourists to buy unwanted chachkis. At this point we just wanted the food we ordered, in what seemed like ages ago, and jump in the water. The buggy finally dropped us off in the line-up of huts where other tourists were. Besides being a “virgin” beach, nothing about seemed pristine or peaceful. The travel to this place was 8 hours in total. The actual time spent there was a quarter of that time. So do I think it’s worth it? After all that? Not in the least. We were better off staying in Salvador and explore nearby beaches.

10. Full Day - Private Tour - Northern Coast of Bahia - 4 Beaches - Maximum 4 PAX

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Knowing the wonderful north coast of Bahia, with paradisiacal beaches and warm and calm waters.

Inclusions: Transportation by executive car

Exclusions: Does not include food, drinks and tickets for attractions

Reviewed By Kim C

I was concerned about covid and being around a lot of people but it’s an open air boat and was not crowded at all. Live music but not too loud. Fresh fruits and drinks. Lovely islands and I did some snorkeling. Bring money for admission to the first island, 25 reales. The second island offers a paid buffet that was quite good. I met lovely people and enjoyed the day.

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