Dolce Vita Village
Itacaré
The meaning of the word Itacaré still causes some doubt. Some say it's "Round Stone"; others say it's "Pretty Stone". Research wascarried out recently in conjunction with the Federal University of Bahia's Central Library. The result of this study says that the word Itacaré comes from: itacá (noisy river) and ré(different). Therefore, Itacaré would mean "river of a different noise".
Historic Center
The most important historical monuments of Itacaré are the original church (1723) and the Jesuit's house. The oldest accounts say that during this period of colonization, the Indians living here (the Guerén and Tupiniquin tribes) constantly attacked Itacaré's residents and Jesuits. Because of this the Jesuit fathers decided to build a tunnel connecting the church to their house, where they could escape persecution.
Source: Itacare.com
Beaches, Rivers and Waterfalls
The coast of Itacaré is a succession of beaches and hills covered with palm trees and forest. On the beaches located close to the village, there are hotels, bars and restaurants. Just a few miles from the village, the there are many beautifully preserved beaches without any infrastucture.
Today the Contas River is a very important tourist attraction in itself. According to studies, these waters are considered to be the birthplace of many forms of life. The Contas River also provides access to other attractions like waterfalls and white water rafting.
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Sports / Ecotrip
The region that includes Itacaré, Serra Grande and the Maraú Peninsula constitutes a perfect setting for Adventure Tourism. Very few other places in the world offer such a diverse array of attractions in such a small area. Nature has been extremely generous here.
With the combination of rainforest, rivers, waterfalls, mangroves and beaches, it's easy to imagine the amount of activities that are on offer here; from a simple swim in the translucent ocean waters, a relaxing canoe ride along the Contas River, to extreme sports such as white-water rafting and paragliding!
Source: Itacare.com
