Hotels in Mangue Seco between the dunes and Tieta do Agreste

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Pure Luxury

“Call me spoiled - but I love to be treated like a queen when traveling. Only the best is good enough for me. Hotels that make my vacation a dream of luxury and seduction are my choices. Pay attention to the (violet Medal) for luxury accommodation.”

Tatjana Herzegova, Kiew, Ukraine

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Sustainable Travel

“There is only one earth and we should go out and see it. I like hotels, which look for sustainability. It is not only protecting the ecology, but also taking care for the local business and culture. I recommend the medal for eco accomodation. Let’s protect our earth. Sustainable travel is travelling with responsibility.”

Markus Lenk, Düsseldorf, Germany

Mangue Seco lies on the banks of the Rio Real, on the border with Sergipe. The village surroundings are shaped by dunes, coconut groves, beaches and sandy streets. The river, sea and village stand side by side as distinct aspects of the destination. The coastal landscape offers a first point of reference, while history, architecture and excursions open up further topics.

The village and landscape in a broader context

The APA Mangue Seco offers a broader view of the landscape. It is located in the municipality of Jandaíra, on Bahia’s northernmost coastal stretch, between the mouth of the Rio Real and the sea, on the border with Sergipe. The protected area covers 3,395 hectares. Its dunes are the main attraction and cover about 40 percent of the total area. Mangroves, restinga vegetation, coconut groves and small wetlands are also part of the APA’s landscape. The large proportion of dunes gives the protected area a clear focus, while the other coastal habitats add to the landscape. The village and the APA represent different scales: the waterfront location and sandy streets characterize the village surroundings, while area coverage and habitats refer to the protected area.

History and cultural connections

Mangue Seco was once an Indigenous settlement and is now a fishing village. The natural beauty of the place gained national recognition, especially through the filming of the telenovela “Tieta do Agreste.” The Igreja Bela Vista de Santa Cruz adds an architectural dimension: the church is Baroque in style. The village’s history, its connection to the telenovela and its architecture thus complement the coastal landscape with cultural perspectives.

Dunes, water and views

A visitor route in Mangue Seco presented in 2025 included buggy rides through the dunes and ATV rides through the same landscape. It also included boat visits to Ilha do Sogro, Ilha da Sogra and Ilha de Tieta. Mirante do Farol offers panoramic views of the river and the sea. In contrast, the route’s buggy and ATV rides focus on moving through the dunes, while the boat visits take you to islands. This brings together a view-oriented perspective and a range of excursion options. For the wider travel area of the APA Mangue Seco, boat trips on the Rio Real, Rio Apraius and Barra da Estância are also listed. These boat trips are associated with the regional area of the APA, while the island visits belong to the visitor route presented in Mangue Seco in 2025. Since the visitor route was presented in 2025, check which of the rides and boat visits included in it are currently offered for your travel dates.

Plan your stay and hotel search

If you’re looking for a hotel in Mangue Seco, first decide whether landscape, culture or excursions will shape your stay.

Discover more destinations: Ilha De Boipeba, Jandaíra, Olivença, Mata De São João, Mimoso, Barra Do Gil, Retiro São Francisco, América Dourada

For the broader travel overview: Bahia.

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