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The Rio de Contas in Itacaré forms small sandy beaches and river arms and islands that allow the appreciation of a rich mangrove forest.
The Rio de Contas is a chapter apart in the life of Itacaré.
It rises at an altitude of 1,500 metres, in the majestic Serra da Tromba (municipality of Piatã) in the Chapada Diamantina, and runs for about 620 km until it reaches Itacaré. Its hydrographic basin occupies an area of 53,334 km², which corresponds to 10.2% of the state territory.
Going up from Itacaré towards Taboquinhas, marvellous waterfalls such as Cleandro and Pancada Grande offer refreshing baths in perfect contact with the Atlantic forest.
Mangroves, bromeliads, birds, islets complete the perfect atmosphere of this unparalleled nursery of life and colour.
Typical restaurants on its banks, among coconut trees, welcome you with delicacies and sympathy typical of this locality. Crystal clear waters, pleasant temperature, wide banks, the Rio de Contas from the interior to its outlet on the beaches of Itacaré offers a dazzling spectacle of waters that tells us the history of Bahia.
Cachoeira do Cleandro - Passeio pelo Mangue
As you can imagine, the river was, for a long time, the main route connecting the various villages of Itacaré and other municipalities.
Today, the Rio de Contas is a very important tourist attraction; through it we can, for example, come into contact with the mangrove, which according to scholars is the cradle of all life.
In addition, it is also the access route for several other attractions – sport fishing, waterfalls and rafting, for example.
The canoe trip up the river is an option still little explored by tourist agencies, but it should be included in the travel itinerary.
At the river’s edge there is a typical restaurant, where you can eat a great meal composed of some delicacies of the region and rest a little in the hammocks set up in the trees.
Itacaré is a town literally “dominated” by surfers, with great waves, and the northern beaches can only be reached by boat.
Belonging to the APA (Environmental Protection Area), its main highlights are the bar of the Rio de Contas, the Prainha Ecological Reserve, the mangroves, the small shell-shaped beaches and the incredible Atlantic Forest, present in all the scenarios of this beautiful municipality.
For the trendy, there is no shortage of options: restaurants, bars and discos adorn Rua Pedro Longo, the main street of Praia da Concha, also surrounded by electronic music, forró, among other types.
Tourist Attractions of Rio de Contas
1. Waterfall of Carioca or Tijuípe or Florian
The Tijuípe River forms a beautiful waterfall, it is also worth visiting the Fazenda do Carioca.
2. Cachoeira da Usina / Taboquinhas
You can be thrilled by the beauty of the Atlantic forest seen from the waterfall, as well as visit Fazenda Providência.
3. Alto da Esperança Interpretiva Trail / Vila Camboinha
Trail that ends at a dam with running water that springs from the forest itself, on the way you can appreciate centenary trees. Book in advance as this tour does not allow a large number of visitors in one day.
4. Pancada Grande or Véu de Noiva Waterfall
Walk along the old stone path that runs between the cocoa trees and bathe in a waterfall approximately 40m high.
5. Taboquinhas District
This tour offers a walk along the rocks that form the rapids of the Contas River, as well as visiting the small “canyon” and refreshing yourself in the delicious waters of the small beaches and the Cachoeira do Fumo.
6. Leandro Waterfall
A natural pool formed by the two sections of waterfall is the main attraction of this tour. There are bar and restaurant services around the waterfall.
Bahia.ws – Tourism and Travel Guide of Bahia, Salvador de Nordeste.
