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.
Alceu Paiva Valença better known as Alceu Valença is Brazilian and was born on the first day of July 1946, in São Bento do Uma – Pernambuco is a composer and singer. From a very young age he already liked music and was always very encouraged by his grandfather who […]
Elba Maria Nunes Ramalho or Elba Ramalho, fourth daughter of the couple João Nunes de Souza and Maria Geni Ramalho. The couple’s children, in order, are: Everaldo, Everton, Ednovalda (Vavá), Elba, Eracliton and João Nunes Filho, all born also in Conceição/PB. Elba Ramalho was born August 17, 1951, in the […]
Carlinhos Brown, stage name of Antônio Carlos Santos de Freitas, (Salvador, November 23, 1962) is a Brazilian singer, percussionist, composer, producer and cultural agitator. In Spain he is also known as Carlito Marrón. His stage name is said to be a tribute to James Brown and H. Rap Brown, leaders […]
Gal Costa, stage name Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos, (Salvador, September 26, 1945) is a Brazilian singer who has sold about 500 million records throughout her career. Gal Costa is the daughter of Mariah Costa Pena, who died in 1993 and was her great promoter, and Arnaldo Burgos. Her […]
The Catabrigas Waterfall is very rare, surrounded by greenery, mountains, birds and ecological trails, it can be found on the outskirts of the district of Ibirajá, in the interior of the municipality of Itanhém. The place besides being the meeting point of the residents of the region, especially on weekends, […]
Cordel literature and xylography, a wood engraving technique, were brought by the Portuguese, but gained personality in Brazil and became a hallmark of the Northeast. The work of the artist J. Borges unites these two techniques and is recognized worldwide. It was in the world of the sertão that J. […]
Religious tourism grows annually and attracts more and more crowds in pilgrimages and events throughout the country. Religious tourism in Salvador de Bahia in the temples of faith and culture. The religious tourism in Salvador such as events like the pilgrimage of Bom Jesus da Lapa and the masses in honor […]
Mining and garimpo were the great economic engines of Chapada Diamantina centuries ago. First gold, found in the 18th century in Rio de Contas and Jacobina, then diamond, whose first deposits were discovered in the early 19th century in Mucugê. Many of the towns of the Chapada da Diamantina retain […]
Vila do Ventura originated with escaped miners from the municipality of Lençóis and the discovery of diamond and carbonate. Vila Ventura in the municipality of Lençóis Fugitive prospectors from the municipality of Lençóis, around 1840 take shelter in the grottos of the farm of Col. Porfírio Pereira near a waterfall (today […]
Igatu, Poço Azul and Poço Encantado are one of the most important attractions of the Chapada Diamantina. Igatu is a district of the municipality of Andaraí, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. Igatu has a historic stone house, from the 19th century, a remnant of the Diamond Cycle era […]
Marimbus lies between the municipalities of Lençóis and Andaraí and the starting point for the semi-arid mini wetlands of Bahia, or simply, Marimbus, is from the Quilombola Community of Remanso, located about 20 kilometers from the city of Lençóis. The Quilombola Community of Remanso is recognized as cultural heritage by […]
Pico das Almas, Pico do Itobira and Pico do Barbado is a special itinerary for lovers of trekking. Pico das Almas is the dividing line for the municipalities of Livramento de Nossa Senhora and Rio de Contas. With 1,958 meters, it is the 3rd highest point in the Northeast Region […]
Mangue Seco is a small fishing village in Jandaíra, a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia, it is the last beach at the northern end of the Bahian coast, bordering the state of Sergipe (the population does not exceed 200 inhabitants). The beauty of Mangue Seco was well portrayed […]
Serra Grande is a district of the Bahia municipality of Uruçuca in the Cacao Coast, located 43 km from Ilhéus and 30 km from Itacaré. A small and quiet village that lies in the heart of the most ecological road of the southern coast of Bahia, with white sandy beaches […]
Ponta de Corumbau stands out for its 2 km long pier forming reefs and sands that disappear when the tide rises. The beach is very beautiful, highlighting the Ponta de Corumbau, a strip of sand that extends into the sea at low tide. A great option for swimming, fishing and walking. […]
Quixadá is a municipality in Ceará and is 175 km from Fortaleza, belongs to the Mesoregion of the Sertões Cearenses and the micro-region of the Sertão de Quixeramobim. It is the largest in the central hinterland, with a population of 100,000. Quixadá is known as the university city of the […]
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
The town of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal and there are a number of farms in the region where
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 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
