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, […]
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Alcobaça is a fairly simple place with good beaches, beautiful architecture and history
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, […]
Characteristics of the Humpback Whale and its Refuges in Brazil
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 […]
Abrolhos Archipelago – Characteristics, Geography and Tourism
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 […]
Whale Coast in the far south of Bahia – Travel Guide
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 […]