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.
The accordion, also popularly called accordion and harmonica, is an aerophone musical instrument of German origin, consisting of a bellows, free reeds and two wooden harmonic boxes. The 8 bass accordion is one of the matrix instruments of forró, being the instrument that marks the childhood of Luiz Gonzaga and the […]
José Domingos de Morais (Garanhuns, February 12, 1941), known as Dominguinhos, is a Brazilian instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Dominguinhos was an excellent singing, had as masters names like Luiz Gonzaga and Orlando Silveira. His musical background includes influences from baião, bossa nova, choro, forró, xote, jazz etc. Luiz Gonzaga set […]
Although the June festivities are celebrated in the four corners of Brazil, in the Northeast region the parties gain a great expression. The month of June is the time to pay homage to the three Catholic saints: São João, São Pedro and Santo Antônio. As the northeast is a region […]
Bobbin lace is a source of budget supplementation, distraction and link between the women who mark the history of the Northeast and the Morros da Mariana. The lace is present in clothes, scarves, towels and other articles, have an important economic role in the North, Northeast and South regions. The […]
Forró pé-de-serra is the fastest growing style of music in the country today. There are houses specialized in forró and a real phonographic industry exploring the rhythm throughout the country. In São Paulo it is a fever. But DJs and other rhythms are a far cry from the authentic forró, […]
The Sempre-Viva flower or Sempre-Viva flower is widely used as a cut flower in the making of fresh or dried floral arrangements and is typical of the Chapada Diamantina. The Municipal Park Projeto Sempre-Viva in Mucugê protects numerous species of local fauna and flora and has as its main objective […]
The beach of Taipu de Fora is located in the Peninsula of Maraú is in the Dendê Coast, south of Bahia, between Morro de São Paulo and Itacaré. The beach of Taipu de Fora is considered one of the most beautiful in Brazil because it has a natural pool of one […]
The tourist potential of the municipality of Iguaí, located in the Southwest region of the State of Bahia, is mainly reflected in its beautiful natural landscapes, trails, waterfalls and rivers, which form a mosaic of scenic beauty, providing rare moments of leisure, relaxation and joy to visitors. Three kilometers from […]
Morro de São Paulo is on the Dendê Coast is one of the most beautiful and trendy spots on the coast of Bahia. Morro de São Paulo is part of the Bahian municipality of Cairu, located in the lower south of the state. The place is an island, which is […]
Discover the career and biography of Diógenes Rebouças, a remarkable architect from Bahia. Learn about his main works and his legacy for regional architecture.Diógenes Rebouças was arguably the most renowned and influential architect in Bahia between the late 1940s and the early 1960s. Biography of Diogenes Rebouças Diógenes de Almeida […]
São Francisco do Conde is a Brazilian municipality located in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador da Bahia. Between islands and mangroves, coastal coast and Atlantic Forest, São Francisco do Conde enchants by its natural exuberance. Two embarkation points serve as a starting point for any nautical itinerary on boat trips that […]
The turban for many is a symbol of black culture and beauty, but this accessory, full of meanings and functions, is also used by people from the East. The turban is for many a symbol of black culture and beauty, but besides Africa other peoples and cultures also use this […]
From 1500 to 1822, from discovery to independence, Brazil exported goods worth a total of £586 million. In this total of values, to which production does the largest contingent belong? Gold, one might answer. No: gold contributed only 170 million. Coffee only started at the end, and in our balance […]
Ponta de Humaitá is one of Salvador’s most charming spots, located next to Monte Serrat Fort on the Itapagipe peninsula. With a privileged view of the Bay of All Saints, the place is especially known for its unforgettable sunsets. In the courtyard overlooking the sea are a church, a convent […]
Although it is less than 30 kilometers from Porto Seguro, the village of Santo André in the district of Santa Cruz Cabrália is a guarantee of quietness and rusticity all year round, even in summer. As soon as you cross the ferry, the contrast between the bustle of neighboring Santa […]
The style of forró has gone through three major phases since it emerged in the 1940s. Evolution causes dispute, but formats can coexist, say critics. This week begins the main moment of the forró marathon at the São João festivities in the Northeast. As the official night of the saint’s […]
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
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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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Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
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The Chapada Diamantina is famous for the diversity of its buildings, with many architectural complexes. The architectural styles of the Chapada
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