The district of Trancoso was born in 1586, in 1759 was elevated as a village and it is originally of an old Jesuitic village named São João Batista dos Índios.The Square (moving square), a typic form of settlement from the Jesuits, centralized the church and the little houses, which towards the rise of the tourists activities was transformed in shops, bars, restaurants, and lodging houses.Centenary trees, like jaqueiras, mangoos trees, amendoeiras and jacarandas surround the place and give a special clime to the Square, that resume part of the good life style in Trancoso.

From the top of the hill,behind the church, reveals an amazing view of Trancoso's sea.That is why Trancoso amazes brazilians and foreigners from all over the world.Many of them couldn't resist the appeal of the place and left everything behind to live there.The mixture of languages and ethnias make a cultural diversity that becomes a particular attraction, where natives live in harmony with the new residents.The result of this mixture take reflex in the variety of gastronomy and the life style of the place.

The beaches of Trancoso provides true delightfull moments. From Rio da Barra to coconut beach there are many kilometers of transparent waters, cross by rivers and mangrooves , one of the most richest and productive eco-system on Earth.The warm and limpid waters are an irresistible invitation for a swim.Beache's shacks covered by peaçava fibers offers comfort and gastronomic options , like baked fish on tile , lobsters , moqueca de peixe(native food,made of fish) , crab , meat and shellfish.