How to Get to Trancoso

Trancoso has no airport and no major bus station of its own. The most common route is to fly to Porto Seguro and continue by road. English-language Wikipedia notes that the village only got a direct road link to Porto Seguro in 1999, which boosted tourism.

By plane: Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)

Porto Seguro Airport is about 2 km from the town center and has a 2,000 m runway, according to Wikipedia. It is served by Brazilian airlines such as LATAM, Gol and Azul. Routes and frequencies change with the season: check with the airlines.

From the airport to the village: two routes

Both work by car, taxi or transfer. This guide does not publish travel times or prices without an official source: check with the company or the driver. Details of the crossing in Porto Seguro ferry.

By car

From Salvador, Wikipedia gives about 725 km and an average of 9 hours on the road. If you are coming from Brazil’s Southeast, the route also passes through the Porto Seguro area. Drive in daylight, plan your stops and check road conditions.

Locally, a car helps you reach Espelho and Caraíva, but in the village itself you can do everything on foot.

By bus

There are bus connections to Porto Seguro and, from there, to the districts. Routes, schedules and fares change: check with the bus companies and at the bus station before you travel.

Arriving in the village

• The Quadrado is the main landmark.
• Many guesthouses are on dirt roads: let them know your arrival time.
• At night, lighting outside the Quadrado is dim.

Once you arrive, see where to stay and the itinerary that suits your trip.