The Hotel Estalagem is the top option DiscoverBrazil has chosen for lodging in Porto Seguro. Hotel Estalagem is one of the landmarks in Porto Seguro´s downtown area because of the picturesque architecture and the friendly personal service. This Hotel is surrounded by old colonial houses which overlook the Buranhem River.

Hotel Estalagem is equipped with 24 spacious rustically decorated rooms and offering basic amenities such as Cable TV, minibar, air conditioning, hot water, stereo and veranda with hammock. The common areas of the hotel are comfortable, the atmosphere is very relaxing and the restaurant serves delicious snacks and drinks with Bahian flavor; the breakfast is a specialty of this hotel.

Facts you should know about Porto Seguro: Porto Seguro is located 776 km (482 miles) south of Salvador, Bahia. It is believed that Porto Seguro was the first place where European conqueror, Pedro Alvares Cabral anchored in South America. Porto Seguro (Safe Port in Portuguese) is a colonial city with local Indian influence, the architecture is protected by laws and building is subject to control on height and materials to maintain the traditional Bahian styles, either Indian or Portuguese colonial. The Atlantic Coastal Forest is rich in fauna and flora, animals such as parrots, monkeys and snakes are frequently seen in Porto Seguro. In 1999, Porto Seguro was declared National Monument to Humanity by UNESCO.

Porto Seguro has rapidly become one of the most visited cities in Brazil and tourism has helped build its infrastructure. While staying in the Hotel Estalagem don't miss the nightlife in this town. The Alcohol Boulevard (named after the many bars and barracas on the street) is the night hot spot of the city. Many restaurants, bars and barracas compete to serve the best snacks and the best drinks all night long. The Lambada rhythm was born in Porto Seguro, so people dance until sunrise. The cocktails are delicious and a well-known one is a lethal combination of vodka, cachaça, guaraná, fruits and condensed milk. After such a rough night, Brazilians believe that a day in the beach takes away any hangover, so visiting beaches such as Mundaí and Taperapuã, 7 km (4 miles) from downtown or Ponta Grande and Mutá 12 km (7 miles) worth a visit.