Santa Rita de Cássia with the bucolic air of a small country town

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Santa Rita de Cássia na Bahia
Santa Rita de Cássia in Bahia

The main tourist attraction of Santa Rita de Cássia in Bahia is the Preto River, which provides leisure and livelihood to the community.

On the right bank of the river is the Zabelê Ecological Park, formerly Ilha Grande, a large green area where you can go hiking and horse riding.

There is also on this bank, near the place where there was an old wooden bridge, a small island that the people call Croinha.

Prédio da Igreja Matriz da Paróquia de Santa Rita de Cássia
Prédio da Igreja Matriz da Paróquia de Santa Rita de Cássia

On the left bank is the Parque do Povo, better known by the name of Piranhas, which is the busiest and most sought-after spot on the river, even hosting musical shows.

In addition to the Preto River, the building of the Mother Church stands out, whose maintenance is done through donations collected by the Novena dos Conterrâneos held annually in Brasilia.

Conterrâneos held annually in Brasilia and sent to the parish of Santa Rita de Cássia.

Tourist Sites of Santa Rita de Cássia

1. Park of the People in Santa Rita de Cássia

Known by the name of Piranhas, Parque do Povo is also located on the banks of the Preto River. It is quite busy, especially on weekends, when it hosts musical performances and cultural events.

2. Ecological Park Zabelê in Santa Rita de Cássia

mapa caminhos do Oeste na Bahia
mapa caminhos do Oeste na Bahia

The Zabelê Ecological Park is located on Ilha Grande, on the banks of the Preto River. The green area of the place is favourable for hiking and horseback riding.

3. Rio Preto

Undoubtedly the main tourist attraction of Santa Rita de Cássia is the Preto River, which provides leisure and livelihood to the community.

On the right bank of the river in Santa Rita de Cássia is the Zabelê Ecological Park, formerly Ilha Grande, a large green area where you can go hiking and horse riding.

There is also on this bank, near the place where there was an old wooden bridge, a small island which the people call Croinha.

On the left bank is the Parque do Povo, better known by the name of Piranhas, which is the busiest and most popular spot on the river, even hosting musical shows.

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