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 is 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!
Bahia is the historical and cultural cradle of Brazil
The History of Brazil 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.
Bahia is a Brazilian state rich in cultural, natural and historical diversity, and has several tourist regions that offer unique experiences for visitors.
These are just a few of Bahia’s best-known tourist regions, each offering a unique blend of history, culture, nature and leisure for visitors to explore.
Tourism guide to Bahia and Salvador with hotels and hostels, travel tips and beaches.
Rio de Contas, one of the oldest towns in the Chapada Diamantina region, stands out for its 17th century baroque architecture, preserved to this day. In 1745, at the height of the gold rush, it was planned as Brazil’s first planned town, reflecting the prosperity of the time. Rio de […]
Piatã is a municipality in the state of Bahia in Brazil. It is the highest and coldest municipality in the state of Bahia, as well as in the entire Northeast Region of Brazil. With an altitude of 1,280 metres, it surpasses other highland municipalities in Bahia such as Morro do […]
Palmeiras was founded in 1890 and lived through its glory days of diamond mining. The old buildings of the Praça da Igreja Matriz do Bom Jesus and the Palacete dos Alcântara are legacies from the mining days. The town of Palmeiras is known for being the gateway to the Capão […]
Mucugê is located at 900m altitude in the middle of a privileged landscape. Mucugê is surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers, waterfalls and caves. As noted, the city is also rich in history, having as one of the most striking features, the old colonial houses in Portuguese style. The main backdrop […]
Morro do Chapéu is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia and its main tourist attractions are the Gruta dos Brejões and the Cachoeira do Ferro Doido. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the place was inhabited by the Paiaiás Indians. The soil was good for planting and many […]
Lençóis is the gateway to the Chapada Diamantina. The city of Lençóis emerged when diamond deposits were discovered in Mucugê, in the mid-19th century. At that time, adventurers arrived in large numbers and set up tents that, from afar, looked like stretched sheets, which gave rise to the name. Lençóis […]
Iraquara is a Brazilian municipality of the state of Bahia. The municipality is located in the microregion of the Chapada Diamantina Chapada Diamantina and has a large number of caves, waterfalls and caverns, most of which are open to the public.[ Iraquara is also known as “City of Caves”, Iraquara stands out for its large number […]
Ibicoara located in the Chapada Diamantina, the city of Ibicoara, which means “hole in the earth”, attracts tourists for its gastronomy, culture and beautiful waterfalls. The city of Ibicoara is located in the Chapada Diamantina. The municipality emerged in the 19th century with the arrival of prospectors in the chapada […]
Andaraí is abundant in attractions, the municipality is in the central region of the National Park. Andaraí is among the cities that found their economic and population apogee during the diamond cycle. Abundant in attractions, the municipality is in the central region of the National Park. Andaraí is among the […]
The scenery of Chapada Diamantina, world famous for its rich biodiversity, is formed by landscapes of mountainous relief, free falls, underground lakes, as well as a large number of springs, waterfalls, rapids, canyons and caves that make it an excellent place for the practice of adventure tourism and ecological tourism. […]
Trekking in the Pati Valley is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The Pati Valley, located in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, is considered one of the best trekking destinations in Brazil. The region enchants with its unique landscape, with canyons, waterfalls, rivers, mountains […]
The Chapada Diamantina National Park offers several trekking trails in canyons, caves, steep hills, huge waterfalls, bromeliads and coca cola colored rivers. Lençóis is the city that receives the most tourists, it is full of charm, inns and delicious restaurants. Igatu, a pre-Columbian city, is known as the Brazilian Machu […]
You can also dive into the Poço Azul (Blue Well) and enjoy the fantastic experience of swimming in the illuminated well. Those who know how to swim try to avoid the lifejacket, but you only have to dip your face in the Blue Well to understand why they are so […]
The Poço Encantado is a spectacle of nature all year round, especially in winter, when a ray of sunlight falls on the surface of the well through an opening at the top of the cave and illuminates it, making its waters even bluer. It’s an impressive phenomenon (150 kilometres from […]
The Torrinha Cave is one of the most complete in Brazil, considering the richness and diversity of its speleothems. When passing through Chapada, be sure to visit the Torrinha cave in the Chapada Diamantina. Located in the Iraquara region, the second largest concentration of caves in the country, the Torrinha […]
For those who enjoy adventure sports, the Lapão Cave in the Chapada Diamantina is the perfect place for abseiling. The Lapão Cave is 47 metres high, at the mouth of the largest known quartzite cave in Brazil, and with specialised equipment it’s very easy even for beginners. The metallic sound […]
The municipality of Iraquara, located in the heart of Bahia, in the Chapada Diamantina, stands out as an important tourist destination thanks to its impressive caves, such as Pratinha, Lapa Doce, Torrinha, Gruta Azul, Gruta da Fumaça, among others. Located over a vast underground gallery that resembles a ‘Swiss cheese’ […]
The Pati Valley Crossing in Chapada Diamantina is considered by many to be the most beautiful trekking in Brazil. For those who are willing and like a good walk this trekking in the Pati Valley will change your life. The experiences lived during these 8 days are unique and will […]
The Fumaça Waterfall is one of the most famous attractions of the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, located in Vale do Capão, a region that lies between the municipalities of Lençóis and Palmeira. The Fumaça Waterfall is considered the second largest waterfall in the country and has more than 360 m […]
Many of the Brazilians and foreigners who visit the caves, waterfalls, rivers, valleys and mountains of the Chapada Diamantina come here to practise sports such as trekking, mountain biking, canoeing and abseiling. The former quilombo sites attract tourists interested in typical dishes and popular festivals. Visual artists, esotericists and people […]
The Chapada Diamantina is an open-air orchidarium, and on all the trails you can find marvellous orchids along the way. The one pictured here is an Ellongata orchid, the orchid that symbolises the Chapada Diamantina National Park. The Pai Inácio nursery is located near Morro do Pai Inácio, 200 metres […]
Chapada Diamantina is one of the most sought after destinations for those who love nature. There you and your family will see a place full of caves, caves, rivers, waterfalls, trails, hills, among others. A Chapada Diamantina is formed by imposing canyons, hidden cavesdas, waterfalls and plant species that do […]
The Cachoeira da Fumaça, considered the highest waterfall in Brazil, has a drop of almost 400 metres and is located between the municipalities of Lençóis and Palmeiras, in the Chapada Diamantina. Nature, in almost all its forms, is present in the Chapada Diamantina. Much of its beauty is preserved in […]
The trail to the Buracão Waterfall is one of the most fascinating in the region and offers an unforgettable experience. Located in the municipality of Ibicoara, the trail combines adventure and natural beauty, passing through impressive canyons, rivers and exuberant vegetation. The Buracão Waterfall in the Chapada Diamantina has opened […]
The Chapada Diamantina is a region of mountains in the centre of the state of Bahia, where almost all the rivers of the Paraguaçu, Jacuípe and Rio de Contas basins originate. These streams spring from the peaks, slide down the terrain in beautiful rivulets, tumble into bubbling waterfalls and form […]
The Chapada Diamantina, in the heart of Bahia, enchants with its breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, caves and trails. The destination offers radical adventures and moments of tranquillity. To find out more, documentaries about the Chapada Diamantina reveal its tourist attractions, its cultural, historical and natural wealth. Waterfalls, wells, valleys and caves […]
Pantanal Baiano ecological sanctuary is formed by the mouths of several rivers, including the Jaguaripe river, beaches and the Atlantic Forest. It can also be reached via Cacha-Pregos, a town in the south of the island of Itaparica, where you can hire a speedboat for the trip. For those who […]
Ilha de Maré is one of the islands that make up the Baía de Todos os Santos archipelago in Bahia and is located about 30 minutes by boat from Salvador. With an area of approximately 14 km², the island is a true natural and cultural paradise, offering a still unspoilt […]
The Ilha do Medo in the Todos os Santos Bay is full of mysteries and stories of hauntings. The small island is one of the 56 islands that make up the Todos os Santos Bay archipelago, located in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Since 1991, Ilha do Medo and its […]
Itaparica Island is the largest island in the Bay of All Saints with 240 km2, Itaparica means “fence of stones” and the name comes from a coral reef that is 1 km from the beaches facing the Atlantic. Itaparica Island, the largest sea island on the Brazilian coast, is connected […]
The history of Itaparica Island, located in Todos os Santos Bay, is marked by a rich interweaving of cultures and significant events from pre-colonial times to the present day. Initially inhabited by the Tupinambás, the island became a strategic point for the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century, […]
History of Itaparica Island The island of Itaparica was discovered by Europeans on 1st November 1501 by Américo Vespúcio, along with the Bay of Todos os Santos. However, the island was already occupied by Tupinambás Indians. The European occupation of Itaparica Island began with a small settlement nucleus founded by […]
Ilha dos Frades, located in the heart of Todos os Santos Bay, is a true natural and historical paradise. With its exuberant landscape, full of paradisiacal beaches, crystal-clear waters and a rich biodiversity, the island also harbours traces of its colonial past. Discovered in the 16th century, the island was […]
Bom Jesus dos Passos Island in Todos os Santos Bay is a small, quiet island 10 minutes by boat from Madre de Deus, close to Frades Island. The island has a sloop ship yard and just one village, with cobbled, tree-lined streets, as well as bars, a simple restaurant and […]
Santo Amaro, located in the Recôncavo Baiano, is a city rich in history, culture and traditions. Founded in the 16th century on the banks of the Subaé River, the city stands out for its past linked to the sugar cane cycle, which fuelled its economic and architectural development. As well […]
The municipality of Madre de Deus is 63 kilometres from Salvador. A district of the Bahian capital until 1989, the region has natural riches that impress visitors at first sight, when the first stretch of sea is revealed. Part of Todos-os-Santos Bay, the city is made up of the islands […]
The town of Candeias, located on the Bay of All Saints, attracts thousands of faithful and revellers every year during the religious festival of Our Lady of Candeias, a celebration that mixes the sacred and the profane, with lots of joy and entertainment. The colonisation of the region began in […]
The city of Cachoeira in Bahia is a National Monument, listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute in 1971. Located in the Recôncavo Sul, after Salvador, it is the city in Bahia with the most important Baroque architectural collection and the largest independent cultural site in Brazil. During […]
Baía de Todos os Santos is the largest bay in Brazil in terms of land area (1052 km²) and also in terms of cultural diversity, handicrafts, history, colonial architecture (churches, fortresses, beautiful colonial manor houses and farmhouses) and ecosystems rich in beautiful landscapes. The bay has a vast biodiversity, such […]
Sightseeing in Salvador, the capital of Bahia, offers a unique experience that combines history, culture, nature and a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador is a true living museum, reflecting Brazil’s rich history and cultural diversity. As a symbol of the miscegenation of creeds and ethnicities, Bahian culture stands out for its […]
Religiosity is a strong characteristic of Salvadorans. This can be exemplified by the 160 churches scattered throughout Salvador da Bahia, tru e monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries that illustrate the power of Catholicism at the time. In addition to the religious temples, the Afro culture of candomblé is […]
The museums in Salvador offer a rich variety of cultural and educational experiences that reflect the diversity and history of Bahia. Highlights of Salvador’s Museums Historical Collections: Exhibitions detailing the city’s history from the colonial period to the present day, including artifacts, documents, and historical objects. Art and Culture: Collections […]
Enjoy Salvador’s parks and squares. Explore the rich variety of green areas and enjoy moments of leisure, culture and relaxation. Green areas and open spaces are a good alternative to explore in the city’s parks to enjoy the atmosphere and your leisure time, as well as enjoying contact with nature, […]
The construction of forts and lighthouses was motivated by the need to protect the city of Salvador and guarantee Portuguese sovereignty over the discovered territory. The choice of location for the city of Salvador also took religious aspects into account. As was said at the time, ‘the higher you built […]
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is a city rich in history, culture and natural beauty, which makes it a tourist destination full of interesting places to explore. Beautiful beaches? Certainly, Salvador offers stunning beaches, such as Praia do Porto da Barra and Itapuã. But other cities also have beautiful beaches, […]
Salvador, with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant urban life, offers a wide range of tourist attractions that delight children and teenagers. From spaces dedicated to reading and science to parks and interactive museums, the city is a veritable playground for little explorers. If you’re planning a visit to the […]
The beaches of Salvador are much more than just coconut palms, shade and warm waters, they are also steeped in history, fun and leisure. In Salvador there are dozens of churches, forts, museums, lighthouses and shipwrecks among the dozens of attractions that hark back to the early years of Terra […]
Baía de Todos os Santos is the second largest bay in the world and the largest on the Brazilian coast. Discovered on 1st November 1501, the bay was given its name to coincide with All Saints’ Day. Located in the state of Bahia, Todos os Santos Bay is an indentation […]
The Salvador Carnival is one of the biggest popular festivals in Brazil, very well organized and bringing together more than 2.5 million revellers in the streets of Salvador. “Imagine that, what a crazy mix. Joy, joy is the state we call Bahia. Of all the saints, charms and axé. Sacred […]
Salvador, one of Brazil’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities, presents a wide range of experiences and practices related to prostitution, sex, massage parlours, bars and nightclubs. This scenario is shaped by the city’s diversity and the interaction between its various urban, cultural and social environments. General Context Prostitution in […]
The Church and Convent of São Francisco, built in the 18th century, is one of the richest in Brazil and the most exuberant in Salvador. Some consider it to be the most beautiful example of Portuguese Baroque in the world. Its origins date back to 1686, following a project by […]
Pelourinho is the name of a neighbourhood in the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, located in its Historic Centre, which has a preserved Portuguese Baroque colonial architectural complex and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architectural, landscape and town planning complex contained in the polygonal area of […]
The History of the Founding Salvador da Bahia was born as a strong city, or at least that was what King João III of Portugal wanted, and while it was the capital or Head of Brazil, there was constant concern to defend it. The prominence of the fortifications in the […]
The city of Salvador was founded in 1549 by Tomé de Souza and most of the large buildings were erected after 1624, following the wars against the Dutch. They make up the historic center of the city of Salvador de Bahia. The Historic Center of Salvador is extremely rich in […]
Diogo Álvares Correia, better known as Caramuru, is a central figure in the secret history of Salvador de Bahia. There are historical fragments hidden in the heart of the city. They are hidden stories that sleep before our eyes, on street corners, in squares and in urban monuments. The city […]
The Church of São Pedro dos Clérigos, located in the historic centre of Salvador, is a masterpiece of Brazilian colonial baroque, built between 1709 and 1733. Erected by the Brotherhood of St Peter of the Clerics, formed by members of the secular clergy, the church was designed to meet the […]
Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, is a city marked by its rich history, vibrant culture and impressive architecture. Salvador’s sights and architectural heritage reflect the diversity of influences that have shaped the city over the centuries, from Portuguese colonisation to Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador has countless sights, an architectural heritage, attractions such […]
The Senhor do Bonfim ribbons are amulets of faith and tradition that have a long and rich history, especially associated with the city of Salvador, Bahia, and the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. The Senhor do Bonfim ribbons are known for their vibrant colours and for the practice of […]
Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church isn’t the most beautiful, but it’s certainly the most famous in Salvador because of the traditional ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’, a celebration marked by Bahian women throwing water on the steps of the church in an all-day party animated by afoxé groups. Dorival Caymmi sang in […]
Bahia is one of the most diverse states in Brazil in terms of tourism, with its 13 tourist regions offering a wide variety of experiences for visitors. Main Tourist Regions in Bahia Salvador – The state capital, famous for its colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture, carnival and beaches. Baía de Todos […]
Biography of Gilberto Gil Gilberto Gil is one of the greatest personalities in Brazilian music, recognised worldwide. His international career has already earned him a Grammy in the Best World Music Disc category in 1998 and a Latin Grammy in 2003. Gilberto Gil (born Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira) was born […]
Samba de roda is a more primitive musical variant of samba, originating in the Brazilian state of Bahia, probably in the 19th century. The traditional Afro-Brazilian musical style is associated with a dance, which in turn is associated with capoeira. It is played by an ensemble of pandeiro, atabaque, berimbau, […]
Ivete Sangalo was born in Juazeiro, in the interior of Bahia, into a family of musicians. She started singing as a child and, at school, took advantage of her breaks to play the guitar. At family soirees, he played percussion. He moved to Salvador when he was 17 and worked […]
Salvador’s carnival is today the biggest festival of popular participation on the planet. During six days of carnival, around 2 million revellers walk the circuits, baptised Batatinha, Dodô and Osmar. But it wasn’t always like this. Until the end of the 19th century, the petty bourgeoisie and the elite enjoyed […]
The band Olodum paid tribute to Michael Jackson in Salvador today. At Largo do Pelourinho, where the American star recorded part of the clip for the song “They Don’t Care About Us” with the group in February 1996, 30 musicians from the band gathered to play for those passing by. […]
With a body of work characterised by beach themes and songs that highlight the beauty of his homeland, Dorival Caymmi is considered one of the greatest composers of Brazilian popular music. The grandson of Italians, his grandfather came to the state to work on the renovation of the Lacerda Elevator, […]
Biography of the Bahian Caetano Veloso (Caetano Emanuel Viana Telles Veloso) who never imagined that, coming out of a small town in the Recôncavo Baiano, he would be so successful throughout Brazil and be one of the main expressions of Brazilian Popular Music. But that’s what happened. Born on 7 […]
Daniela Mercury, stage name of Daniela Mercuri de Almeida (Salvador, 28 July 1965). Daniela Mercury is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress and television presenter. Winner of a Latin Grammy for her album Balé Mulato, she has also received six TIM Music Awards, one APCA award, three Multishow awards […]
Maria Bethania Viana Teles Veloso, better known as Maria Bethânia (Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia, 18 June 1946). Maria Bethania is a Brazilian singer who has the record of being the second best-selling female artist in Brazil, and the biggest in MPB, with 26 million copies. She goes by the […]
Singer Simone Bittencourt was born in Salvador, the capital of Bahia, at Christmas 1949. She was therefore to be baptised Natalina, but the name Simone Bittencourt de Oliveira prevailed in the final decision. The family doctors said that the newborn Simone Bittencourt would have a characteristic common to the other women […]
The Novos Baianos was formed in Bahia in the 1960s by Paulinho Boca de Cantor, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Dadi, Galvão, Jorginho, Baixinho, Bolacha and Baby, and debuted with the show “Desembarque dos Bichos Depois do Dilúvio Universal” in 1968. The Novos Baianos took part in TV Record’s V Festival […]
The origin of Carnival is a controversial subject. Some historians associate the beginning of the carnival festivities with the cults performed by the ancients to praise good agricultural harvests, ten thousand years before Christ. Others say that it began later, in Egypt, in honour of the goddess Isis and the […]
Antônio Carlos Moreira Pires (Morais Moreira) was born in Ituaçú BA on 8 July 1947. Raised in the backlands of Bahia, from an early age Morais Moreira played the accordion, which he later replaced with the guitar. In 1966 Morais Moreira moved to Salvador BA and came into contact with […]
When in 1939 Carmen Miranda recorded one of her most famous renditions, “O Que É Que a Baiana Tem”, composed by the novice but already brilliant Dorival Caymmi (who also took part in the recording), both she and he (and his studio colleagues) considered the sound quality of the discs […]
Rual Seixas (Raul dos Santos Seixas) was born in Salvador, Bahia, on 28 June 1945, the son of Raul Varella Seixas and Maria Eugênia Seixas. Rual Seixas is from the same region and generation as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa, among many others who defined the movement called […]
Tourism in Bahia stands out because the state is one of Brazil’s main tourist centres. Bahia’s immense diversity of scenery, cultural traditions and attractions has allowed it to be divided into tourist zones, each of which is named after its main physical and thematic identity. The following map illustrates the […]
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian cultural expression that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatics. The origin of capoeira is closely linked to the history of African people brought to Brazil as slaves. From the 16th century onwards, thousands of Africans were forced to work on sugar plantations and […]
Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion that emerged in the 19th century, particularly in Brazil, from the mixture of African religious traditions brought by enslaved people, mainly from the region of present-day Benin and Nigeria, with elements of Catholicism and indigenous traditions. Its origins go back to the cultural resistance of […]
Salvador, Bahia, is one of the cradles of capoeira and offers many opportunities to see this martial art in its most authentic setting. The city is home to many renowned capoeira groups and historic sites where capoeira is regularly practised. The history of capoeira begins in the 16th century, when […]
Every year on 2 February, thousands of Bahians and tourists throng the beaches of Rio Vermelho in Salvador. Iyemanjá, Yemanjá, Yemaya, Iemoja “Iemanjá” or Yemoja, is an African orisha, whose name derives from the Yoruba expression “Yèyé omo ejá” (“Mother whose children are fish”), identified in the merindilogun game by […]
Umbanda, due to its origins, is a genuinely Brazilian religion. Umbanda is a Brazilian religion that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, characterised by a mixture of elements of spiritism, Afro-Brazilian cults, indigenous traditions and Catholic influences. It seeks to promote charity, peace and harmony between human beings, […]
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is one of the main destinations for religious tourism in Brazil, reflecting its rich historical and cultural heritage. Religious tourism in Salvador takes place in the more than 300 secular churches. It is often said in the city that there is a different church to […]
Bahia, with almost 80 per cent of its population of African descent, is the first Brazilian state to structure the ethnic tourism segment. The intention, according to Billy Arquimimo, Bahiatursa’s Ethnic Tourism coordinator, is to make the state more attractive to tourists of African descent from the United States, who […]
In Candomblé, music plays a primary role in the invocation of the orixás, acting as an intermediary between humans and the gods. Through rhythms and chants, followers establish a spiritual connection that allows the manifestation of the orixás. In Bahia de Todos os Deuses, the priestesses and devotees of Candomblé, […]
The costume of the baianas, often called baiano, reflects the influence of African culture in Brazil, together with the twist and turn of the body. The typical costume of the baiana is a set of traditional clothing and is the same as that worn in candomblé terreiros. There are costumes […]
Bahia is to set up its first scenographic city in honour of Canudos. State Tourism Secretary Domingos Leonelli said that the project to build the city will depict the village of Canudos, in the sertão, and also aims to revive the history of the blessed Antônio Conselheiro and the Canudos […]
Acarajé is much more than a simple dish of Bahian cuisine; it is a true expression of the rich Afro-Brazilian tradition. With roots that go back to Africa, this delicacy symbolises the fusion of cultures and the resistance of Afro-descendant communities over the centuries. Sold on the streets of Salvador […]
Afro-Brazilian religions, slavery brought into contact the religions of different African peoples, who ended up assimilating and exchanging similar elements of their cultures. In this way, rites of different origins overlapped and merged into a common amalgam from which the Afro-Brazilian religions emerged. Candomblé is one of the best known […]
Afro hairstyles in Salvador have deep roots that trace back to the African culture brought by enslaved peoples during the colonial period. These hairstyles are an essential part of the identity and resistance of African and Afro-descendant peoples in Bahia and Brazil as a whole. Afro Hairstyles in Salvador Afro […]
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Discover the 17 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Bonito MS. Until the mid-1980s, the town of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large
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Of the historic heritage towns in the north-east, 11 are in Bahia and depict the process of occupation of Bahian territory up until the end of the
The Portuguese discoveries took place as a result of the Portuguese maritime expansion that marked the history of Portugal and the history of the
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery came to an end through a
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
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 architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, marked by the diamond mining cycle in the 18th and 19th
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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
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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.
