Whale Coast Tourist Guide
Costa das Baleias has the largest and most diverse set of coral reefs in the South Atlantic, the Abrolhos Archipelago, mangroves, stunning beaches, history and comprises the municipalities of Prado, Alcobaça, Caravelas, Nova Viçosa and Mucuri.
The Costa das Baleias tourist route begins on the southern edge of Bahia, on the border with Espírito Santo, and stretches along 200 kilometres of beaches to Prado, a town to the south of Porto Seguro.
There are five small coastal municipalities (Mucuri, Nova Viçosa, Caravelas, Alcobaça and Prado), with populations ranging from 21,000 (Caravelas, Alcobaça) to 38,000 (Nova Viçosa).
The Costa das Baleias is a beautiful region located in the extreme south of Bahia, Brazil.
This area is known for its paradisiacal beaches, rich biodiversity and, especially, the presence of humpback whales that migrate to the region to breed.
Here is a comprehensive guide to the Costa das Baleias:
Whale watching is the most famous activity on the Costa das Baleias. Humpback whales migrate to this region between July and November to reproduce and nurse their young. Here are some tips:
The towns, beaches and the Abrolhos Archipelago in the far south of Bahia, on the Costa das Baleias, form a tourist route that starts on the border between Bahia and Espírito Santo and goes as far south as Porto Seguro. Anyone who thinks of whales in Brazil immediately remembers Abrolhos, […]
The Catabrigas Waterfall is a rare natural gem, surrounded by lush greenery, mountains, birds and ecological trails. It can be found on the outskirts of the Ibirajá district, in the interior of the municipality of Itanhém, in the far south of Bahia. As well as being a meeting place for […]
Ponta de Corumbau is known for its 2 kilometre pontoon, which forms reefs and strips of sand that disappear at high tide. It is one of the most beautiful and tranquil landscapes on the south coast of Bahia, ideal for swimming, fishing and hiking. Corumbau (or Ponta de Corumbau) is […]
The municipality of Prado, in Bahia, offers paradisiacal beaches and a unique experience of relaxation and adventure, ranging from whale watching in Abrolhos to hiking on Mount Pascoal. Located on the Costa das Baleias, Prado is the municipality with the largest tourist infrastructure in the region. Municipality of Prado, Bahia […]
Cumuruxatiba is a district of the municipality of Prado in the state of Bahia in Brazil. Cumuruxatiba is a small fishing village located on the Costa das Baleias in the south of Bahia. Its name is difficult to pronounce and access is even more complicated, which keeps it a well-kept […]
The last town along the Costa das Baleias is Nova Viçosa, where there are seven beautiful beaches and the island of Coroa Vermelha – great for snorkelling. Two of the beaches in Nova Viçosa – Pau Fincado and Lugar Comum – are very popular, especially with beach volleyball players. The […]
Mucuri and the Costa Dourada, located in the extreme south of Bahia, on the Costa das Baleias, are a virtually untouched natural stronghold, formed by a rich combination of ecosystems such as Atlantic forest, restinga, mangroves, dunes and beautiful beaches. The city of Mucuri is an ideal destination for ecotourism […]
Caravelas is located in the far south of Bahia, 870 kilometres from Salvador and 36 kilometres south of Prado, on the BA-001, on the banks of the Caravelas River, which meets the sea in this region. Along the coast near the town, the beautiful beaches of Kitongo, Grauçá and Iemanjá, […]
Alcobaça, a simple and charming place, stands out for its good beaches and beautiful excursions. The most attractive include a boat trip to the Abrolhos Archipelago or the Timbebas Reefs. The municipality has its origins in a village created on 12 November 1772 by the Ombudsman José Xavier Machado Monteiro, […]
Learn about the characteristics of the humpback whale and its sanctuaries in Brazil. Abrolhos National Marine Park: the birthplace of Humpback Whales. The humpback whale, also known as the humpback or black whale, belongs to the Balaenopteridae family and is famous for its docile temperament, the impressive acrobatics it performs […]
The Archipelago of Abrolhos is a refuge and nursery for humpback whales and its reefs, which according to the SCT, are internationally recognised as having the greatest biodiversity in the entire South Atlantic. The name Abrolhos was given by Portuguese navigators in the 17th century. As it was an area […]
The Whale Coast Tourist Zone, located on the southern coast of Bahia, covers the municipalities of Prado, Alcobaça, Caravelas, Nova Viçosa and Mucuri, situated in the extreme south of the state. Having been part of the historic Captaincy of Porto Seguro, the Costa das Baleias offers an impressive diversity of […]
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