Between rainforest and the Atlantic in Itacare, Barracuda Hotel and Villas combines a small boutique hotel with private villas above Brazil’s Bahia coast. Rooms and residences use timber, white walls, balconies and pool terraces, with views towards forest, town or sea. The most striking villas open around private pools and shaded outdoor living areas, while the hotel combines restaurant, pool and beach experiences with access to the surrounding surf beaches. Dense planting, warm materials and elevated terraces keep the property closely tied to its tropical setting.