Mata de São João Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal island with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a pier.
A coastal church with a blue and white facade, a large wooden cross, and a beach with boats and palm trees.
A cross, a white building, and an old stone structure.
A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and people.
A coastal resort with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a white tower.

Our guide on where to stay in Mata de São João

Find the best Mata de São João areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A white and blue church with a sign reading "PRACA SÃO FRANCISCO" and a beach scene with boats and palm trees.
Photo by Gabriel Mendes
Open Photo by Gabriel Mendes

Açu da Torre

If you're spending some time in Açu da Torre, Imbassai Beach and Praia de Santo Antonio are top sights worth seeing.

Grand Palladium Imbassai Resort and Spa - All Inclusive

Grand Palladium Imbassai Resort and Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Rodovia BA 099, km 65, Linha Verde Mata de São João BA
Stay at this luxury resort in Mata de São João. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (787 reviews)
"Excelente oportunidade de desfrutar com a família. Local muito agradável, vale a pena!!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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Grand Palladium Imbassai Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Hotel Via dos Corais

Hotel Via dos Corais

3.5 out of 5
Rua Do Dourado, Aldeia dos Pescadores Mata de São João BA
The price is NZ$191 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$191
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mata de São João. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (641 reviews)
"Décevant"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel Via dos Corais
Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Rodovia BA 099 KM 56 Mata de São João BA
Stay at this luxury resort in Mata de São João. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel! Beautiful beach."

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive
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Stay near popular Mata de São João attractions

A coastal resort with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a white tower.

Praia do Forte Beach

9.0/10 (126 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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Activities

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

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

NZ$66
per adult
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo

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

NZ$47
per adult
Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo
Guarajuba Beach on a sunny day

Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

NZ$80
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Praia Do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Day Trip
considered by tourists one of the best beach for swimming, so is the lighthouse of the bar

Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo

NZ$40
per senior
Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo
Lots of calm beaches along the coast

Private Coconut Coast & Praia do Forte Tour - from Salvador

NZ$494
per adult
Private Coconut Coast & Praia do Forte Tour - from Salvador
Praia do Forte and Imbassaí: Tour of the Beaches of Bahia's North Coast!

Praia do Forte and Imbassaí: Tour of the Beaches of Bahia's North Coast!

NZ$690
per traveller
Praia do Forte and Imbassaí: Tour of the Beaches of Bahia's North Coast!
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Cities near Mata de São João

A beach with palm trees, a river, and a clear blue sky.

Imbassaí

A coastal church with a blue and white facade, a large wooden cross, and a beach with boats and palm trees.

Praia do Forte