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Mata de Sao Joao
Travel Guide

Quaint Mata de Sao Joao is calling! Discover its beaches, adventures, snorkeling, and more.

Venture to top sights like Praia do Forte Beach and Imbassai Beach as you discover Mata de Sao Joao—a city also notable for its beaches.

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia Do Forte
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia Do Forte
4.5 out of 5
Av. Do Farol, Praia do Forte, Mata de Sao Joao, BA
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Nestled on the beach, this Mata de Sao Joao resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armazem da Vila Shopping Mall and Praia do Forte Beach. Itacrimirim Beach is 1.7 ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (286 reviews)

"Great resort overall. Beautiful views, big rooms, amazing landscaping. Staff always helpful and friendly. Lots of activities to choose from. My wife and I had a wonderful time and we’ll come back next year."…"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2020

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia Do Forte
Sauípe Premium Sol - All Inclusive
Sauípe Premium Sol - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Rodovia Ba 099, Km 76, S/N, Mata de Sao Joao, Bahia
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Situated on the waterfront, this all-inclusive property is within a 10-minute walk of Vila Nova da Praia, Diogo Dunes, and Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres Chapel. ...…

4.4/5Excellent! (11 reviews)

"Quarto grande e confortável, local precisa de algumas reformas e o sistema all inclusive precisa de pequenos ajustes, principalmente na qualidade das bebidas."…"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021

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Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive
Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Rodovia BA 099 KM 56, Praia do Forte, Mata de Sao Joao, BA
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Nestled on the beach, this Mata de Sao Joao property is within 3 mi (5 km) of Papa-Gente Beach, Klaus Peters Municipal Natural Park, and Humpback Whale Institute. ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (613 reviews)

"The resort was very clean and the customer service was amazing."…"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2021

Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive
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House in the condominium Cove Castle - Praia do Forte
House in the condominium Cove Castle - Praia do Forte
Mata de Sao Joao, Northeast Region

Situated in Mata de Sao Joao, this romantic vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Timeantube Lagoon, Praia do Forte Beach, and Itacrimirim Beach. Armazem da ...…

5/5Exceptional! (1 review)
Excepcional e reconfortante.

"Excelente! Voltaremos em breve."…"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2020

House in the condominium Cove Castle - Praia do Forte
Apartamento Enseada Praia do Forte
Apartamento Enseada Praia do Forte
3 out of 5
Av Antonio Carlos Magalhães, 268, Mata de Sao Joao, Bahia

Situated in Mata de Sao Joao, this beach apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sao Francisco Church and Praia do Forte Beach. Itacrimirim Beach is 1.9 ...…

4/5Very Good! (1 review)
Apartamento ideal para descanso e curtição!

"Condominio no melhor lugar da praia do Forte, estrutura do condomínio muito boa e completa, apartamento com ótima vista e boa extrutura, porém um pouco antiga e precisando de renovação, quartos com cheiro de morfo."…"

Reviewed on May 7, 2019

Apartamento Enseada Praia do Forte
Village Reserva Timeantube - 3 Suites
Village Reserva Timeantube - 3 Suites
Mata de São João, BA

Situated near the beach, this historic condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Timeantube Lagoon and Praia do Forte Beach. Itacrimirim Beach is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) ...…

5/5Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Casa ótima

"A estadia foi ótima. A casa é linda, agradável, arejada e espaçosa. Muito bem equipada, limpa e tudo é novinho. Teresa Cristina é muito atenciosa. A localização a fica a cerca de 10, 15 min a pé da praia da igrejinha no centro."…"

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2020

Village Reserva Timeantube - 3 Suites
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Popular places to visit in Mata de Sao Joao

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Praia do Forte Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Praia do Forte Beach, a popular beach in Praia do Forte. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
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Project Tamar Turtle Sanctuary

Enjoy an outing to Project Tamar Turtle Sanctuary during your stay in Praia do Forte. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.

Project Tamar Turtle Sanctuary
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Diogo Dunes

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Diogo Dunes might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Açu da Torre.

Diogo Dunes

Top things to do in Mata de Sao Joao

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Praia do Forte North Coconut Coast

$55
Per adult
Praia do Forte North Coconut Coast
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Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Tour

$45
Per adult
Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Tour
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Tour Praia do Forte com Guarajuba by Salvador Receptivo

$20
Per adult
Tour Praia do Forte com Guarajuba by Salvador Receptivo
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Reviews of Mata de Sao Joao

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Top Destination

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5/5 - Excellent

Katia

Oct 2, 2018

It’s wonderful. I’ll go back with more time because I didn’t have enough time for all the fun activities

Cities near Mata de Sao Joao

Camacari

Camacari

Salvador featuring an administrative buidling, a sunset and outdoor eating

Salvador

Imbassai

Imbassai

Praia do Forte

Praia do Forte