The scenery is worthy of a painting: there are more than 7 km of beach, with white sands, huge coconut trees, light blue sea water and coral reefs. The greatest attraction of Taipus (or Taipu) de Fora, in Maraú, Bahia, is its natural beauty.
At the beach, you will find huge natural pools, especially when the tide is low, during full moon and new moon - check information regarding the ocean tides. These pools are even more special because they're found among the coral reefs, making them even more beautiful. You can observe a variety of species of colorful and exuberant fish. A true invitation to dive.
The infrastructure around Taipus has grown in recent years, driven by the large amount of tourists. Today, the village of Taipus de Fora has inns, shops, restaurants and everything you need to be well received. From there, you can visit the entire Maraú peninsula and its attractions such as the Blue Lagoon, great for bathing after the sea.
Visit during low tide to take full advantage of the natural pools.
Free admission
Address
Península de Maraú, BA
Boats and motor boats depart from Barra Grande, throughout the day, from Cacamu. The boats leave from Barra Grande, and motor boats leave from Ponte Menor. Check local tourism agencies for more details.
You can rent a car to get to Taipus. Departing from Ilhéus (150 km) or Salvador (200 km), go to Camamu, from there take a boat to Barra Grande and then a taxi or jardineira (vehicle adapted for local conditions) until Taipus. Check local tourism agencies for more details.