Tourist Guide to Bahia and Salvador.
The mixture of races, cultures and faiths, which has received generous doses of joy and syncretism, has given Bahia and Salvador a unique, upbeat atmosphere that attracts Brazilians and foreigners all year round.
It’s in the summer, however, that Salvador shines even brighter, with popular festivals that draw crowds behind religious images and, of course, the trios elétricos.
From December until Carnival, many people are honoured – from Senhor do Bonfim to Rei Momo. The faithful and revellers thank you!
Brazil’s history was born in 1500, in Porto Seguro, and Brazilian culture was born in the second decade of the 16th century, with Caramuru, the patriarch of Brazil and the founder of Bahia, according to Jaboatão.
Beaches, historical heritage and cultural traditions are the main attractions for tourists.
Folklore, cuisine, carnival and religious syncretism are highlights for those looking to get to know Bahian culture.
Bahia presents its tray of tourist routes and journeys into Brazilian history.
From centuries-old churches to the typical handicrafts of inland towns, from the diverse beliefs of its mestizo people to the myths and rites of local folklore, the state opens up into a veritable mosaic of attractions for those who wish to discover Bahia in all its grace and poetry.
Tourism guide to Bahia and Salvador with hotels and inns, travel tips and beaches.
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is one of the greatest landmarks of religious movements in the Northeast – one of Brazil’s “montes sacros” (holy mountains, a place of devotion located on the […]
The Chapada Diamantina is famous for the diversity of its buildings, with many architectural complexes. The architectural styles of the Chapada Diamantina are also marked by simplicity, integration with nature and the use of natural materials such as stone, wood and adobe. Adobe is a brick made of earth and […]
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y” shape. The climate is conditioned by the relief and differs greatly from that of its surroundings, which are typically arid. It is tropical semi-humid, with […]
The southern coast of Bahia also offers some high-end experiences, but is mainly made up of more rustic destinations, with villages that are a hit with tourists. The famous Costa do Descobrimento is located in this very part of Bahia, along with its successful destinations such as Arraial D’Ajuda, Caraíva, […]
Art history, also known as art historiography, is the historical study of the visual arts, which deals with the identification, classification, description, evaluation, interpretation and understanding of artistic products and the historical development of the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, drawing, engraving, photography, interior design, etc. INTRODUCTION What […]
European architecture has had several architectural styles that have changed slowly over the centuries. Unlike other styles, such as fashion or furniture design, building styles change much more slowly over the centuries. However, the architectural style of a building can also tell us its time of origin. Chronology of European […]
The immense coastline of the Northeast region of Brazil is the main factor contributing to local tourism. The beaches in the northeast are beautiful, many untouched, comparable only to those in the Caribbean, and place the northeast among the world’s major tourist routes. Millions of tourists arrive at the northeast’s […]
Northeastern cuisine has been directly influenced by the socio-economic factors of the region. The dishes have characteristics of Portuguese cuisine, known during the colonial period; African culture, absorbed at the time of slavery; and indigenous food, inherited from the native population. The recipes generally include vegetables, beef and goat meat, […]
The Northeast has the best places and landscapes for practicing extreme and adventure sports such as parachuting, diving, rafting, scuba diving, kitesurfing and bodyboarding. When you think of Ceará, the state’s 573 km of coastline automatically comes to mind, with its warm, green waters and 300 days of sunshine a […]
Northeastern music includes rhythms such as coco, xaxado, martelo agalopado, samba de roda, baião, xote, forró, Axé and frevo, among other rhythms. The armorial movement in Recife, inspired by Ariano Suassuna, did an erudite job of valuing this popular rhythmic heritage from the northeast (one of its best-known exponents is […]
Northeastern culture is very diverse, as it has been influenced by indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans. Customs and traditions often vary from state to state. Having been the first region to be effectively colonized by the Portuguese, back in the 16th century, who encountered the native populations there and were […]
Tourism in Bahia stands out because the state is one of the country’s main tourist hubs. Its vast coastal beaches, historic colonial sites, natural beauty and rich culture are a constant attraction for visitors from all over the world. Bahia is the state with the longest coastline in Brazil, covering […]
From the arrival of the Portuguese colonizers in 1500 until Brazil’s independence, many important events marked the history of Brazil. The historical events were recorded by the works of art of painters Oscar Pereira da Silva, Victor Meirelles, Jean-Baptiste Debret, Manuel José de Araújo and Pedro Américo. Main historical facts […]
The first mass in Brazil, held on April 26, 1500, just four days after the Portuguese landed in Porto Seguro, was depicted by Victor Meirelles between 1859 and 1861, while the artist was living in Paris. The painting was inspired by the letter written by Pero Vaz de Caminha to […]
Jean-Baptiste Debret (b. 1768; died 1848), French painter. Under the leadership of Joachim Lebreton (1760-1819), secretary of the fine arts class at the French Institute, Debret left his country in 1816 and went to Rio de Janeiro with the French group known as the French Artistic Mission, which had been […]
Baroque architecture is an important part of Western history and has unique characteristics that marked the urbanisation of Europe and are also present in Brazil. The first signs of Baroque architecture can be found in works from the early 16th century, but it wasn’t until the end of this period […]
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is
The Chapada Diamantina is famous for the diversity of its buildings, with many architectural complexes. The architectural styles of the Chapada
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y”
The city of Aquidauana MS is the Gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and with many tourist attractions. The
Coxim belongs to the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally, the Caypós Indians lived in Coxim and the city was known
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was a former target for cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. The Alcatrazes
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on Queimada Grande Island, also known as the island of snakes; The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
Corumbá MS lies on the border between Mato Grosso do Sul and Bolivia, and is also strongly influenced by the customs and traditions of the
The pleasant city of Campo Grande, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, is characterised by its urban planning, with wide, tree-lined avenues.
As well as fishing and birdwatching, the observation of land animals (above all mammals and reptiles, but also amphibians, molluscs and insects) is a
The Pantanal is an excellent destination for those who like travelling and fishing. In the Pantanal region, there are several rivers and around 300
The species of fish found in Mato Grosso’s Pantanal are not large, but the quantity of fish is great. Although there are currently around 260
The Pantanal in Mato Grosso is the richest floodplain in terms of bird species on the planet and is a perfect place for birdwatching. The Pantanal
The following list of bird species, drawn up with the collaboration of specialists, presents some of the most frequently observed species in the
The flora of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso is surprising and exuberant. The Pantanal landscape is made up of fragments of various ecosystems, with an
The wildlife and fauna of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso consist of a harmonious universe, unique in the world in its extraordinary and teeming beauty,
The geography, the complex network of rivers and the immense expanse of wetlands of the Pantanal plain in Mato Grosso make up a unique landscape on
Far from the industrial centers, the Pantanal of Mato Grosso remained almost untouched for centuries, until its spaces were occupied by cattle
The Southern Pantanal occupies almost two thirds of the Pantanal in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The Southern Pantanal is an excellent
The Pantanal in Mato Grosso is the best place in South America to see and photograph wildlife. Sure, everyone has heard of the Amazon, but it’s
