When the Portuguese colonisers arrived in the south of Bahia in 1500, the Brazilian coastal lands were occupied by Tupi Guarani Indians. On the coast of Bahia, two large groups of the Tupi nation predominated: tupiniquins and tupinambás. The first group, the Tupiniquins, inhabited the strip from Camamu to Espírito […]
The Pataxós Indians have been concentrated in villages for at least 150 years, this indigenous group occupies the coast of Bahia on the coast of discovery, ranging from Belmonte and Santa Cruz de Cabrália, to the north, passing through Porto Seguro and Monte Pascoal, to Prado, to the south. In […]
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 […]
São Francisco do Conde is a Brazilian municipality located in the Salvador Metropolitan Region of Bahia. Between islands, mangroves, the coastline and the Atlantic Rainforest, São Francisco do Conde enchants with its natural exuberance. Two embarkation points are the starting point for any nautical itinerary on the boat trips that […]
For many, the turban is a symbol of black culture and beauty, but this accessory, full of meanings and functions, is also widely used by people from the East. As well as being a symbol of identity and tradition for many African cultures, the turban also has a strong presence […]
Learn more about the origins of sugarcane, which began in Asia and spread throughout Europe and the Americas, arriving in colonial Brazil, where it became one of the main economic activities. The expansion of sugar cane cultivation fuelled the development of various types of mills, which varied in size and […]
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 […]
Praia do Forte is an unmissable destination for those who are going to do tourism in Bahia, which is an old fishing village, with beautiful beaches, natural pools, coconut trees, lagoons, waterfalls, trails and ecological reserves. The charming Vila full of beautiful stores, cafes, bars and restaurants is the main […]
The town of Campo Formoso in the Chapada Diamantina is known for its caves and emerald trade. The municipality of Campo Formoso, an age known for the production of emeralds, 414 kilometers from Salvador, also hosts the Precious Stones and Handicrafts Fair. The Chapada Diamantina in Bahia and has in […]
The Chapada Diamantina ‘s dive sites are true natural treasures that combine crystal-clear waters, scenic beauty and unique biodiversity, providing unrivalled experiences for divers and nature lovers. Among the most popular spots are Poço Azul and Poço Encantado, known for their stunningly transparent waters, where the light creates spectacular visual […]
Carnival, a festival of ancient Catholic tradition originating in Europe, is held annually in the three days before Lent. Introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers, it was known as Entrudo in the first centuries of colonial life. During this period, games were played with limes and lemons, or throwing […]
The story of the Discovery Coast begins on 22 April 1500, when Pedro Álvares Cabral ‘s squadron spotted a rounded elevation, Mount Pascoal, located to the south of Bahia. In search of a safe place to dock, the thirteen ships sailed along the coast to the north and, at dusk on […]
Todos os Santos Bay is an indentation in the Brazilian coastline located in the state of Bahia. It is the second largest bay in the world (after the Gulf of Bengal) and the largest in Brazil. It covers 1,233 km² and has an average depth of 9.8 metres, reaching up […]
The Todos os Santos Bay and its recesses are an immense amphitheatre, where nature, history and culture come together to form a beautiful setting for nautical tourism and ecotourism activities. This grandiose setting is made up of a vast expanse of calm waters, from which 56 islands emerge . There are […]
The Northeast Region is the third largest region in Brazil and the largest in number of states, it has nine: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177km², similar to the area of Mongolia. The region has 3,338km of beaches, […]
The Iemanjá festival in Salvador de Bahia attracts thousands of Bahians and tourists who flock to the beaches of the Rio Vermelho on 2 February every year. Iyemanjá, Yemanjá, Yemaya, Iemoja, or Yemoja, is an African orisha, whose name derives from the Yoruba expression ‘Yèyé omo ejá’ (‘Mother whose children […]
In the village of Taboquinhas (BA), very close to Itacaré, the descent of the rapids of the Contas River in inflatable boats is an invitation to extreme sports and contact with nature. The rapids are moderate, but the adventure is guaranteed. Famous for its natural beauty, the Cacao Coast, in […]
During abseiling, the practitioner descends by vertical ropes into chasms, canyons, waterfalls, free spans and walls. You can choose between a slower exercise for admiration or a faster exercise for fun. All you have to do is control the slide with the glove and the metal brake. In addition, the […]
Dive sites in Bahia Cabrália, Camaçari, Caravelas, Itacaré, Morro de São Paulo, Porto Seguro, Salvador and Abrolhos. Salvador, capital of the State of Bahia. There your travelers will be entertained with beautiful beaches, museums, houses and baroque churches of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth century. Besides all these predicates, the […]
Praia da Pitinga in Arraial d’Ajuda with its colorful cliffs is an ideal beach for paragliding. Praia da Pitinga which is in the district of Arraial da Ajuda in Porto Seguro more or less 1 km from the center. A colorful maze of cliff-top vegetation surrounds the golden sand and […]
When you think of sun, beach, carnival and Brazilian culture, Bahia is one of the first places in the country to come to mind. However, the state is also a reference when it comes to extreme sports. Its exotic nature and large number of parks, waterfalls, lakes and mountains have […]
Skydiving is practiced by sportsmen (parachutists) who jump from aircraft, or fixed places (BASE jumping), making use of a parachute (casing containing a folded sail designed to unfold increasing its contact surface with the air) to decrease its fall speed, being possible to perform jumps from high altitudes without suffering […]
Trancoso is the ideal place to practice different sports, such as mountain biking, kitesurfing, among others, attracts many visitors. A place of many natural beauties, Trancoso was discovered by hippies in the 70’s and since then has developed a lot, but has kept its natural riches preserved. For those seeking […]
São Desidério is a small town located in the western region of Bahia, 900 km from Salvador, and has been gaining fame among tourists who are passionate about nature and extreme sports. This is because the city has more than 100 caves perfect for those who enjoy climbing and hiking. […]
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. […]
Paulo Afonso in Bahia is in a privileged region for its natural beauty, which involves canyons, waterfalls, ecological reserves and everything you need for adventure tourism. Visitors can practise bungee jumping, wall climbing, abseiling, bicicross and rallying; The region of Paulo Afonso offers architectural and cultural riches, such as the […]
Juazeiro is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia and lies on the banks of the São Francisco River. Juazeiro is situated in the sub-middle region of the São Francisco river basin, and together with the neighbouring Pernambuco municipality of Petrolina forms the largest urban agglomeration in the Brazilian […]
The town of Campo Formoso in Bahia is known for its caves and emerald trade. Campo Formoso is located in the Chapada Diamantina and has in its territory many caves with various types of interior formation. In addition to the largest cave, in extension, in the Southern Hemisphere: Toca da […]
Formerly the Old Parish of Santo Antonio do Sertão da Jacobina, its baroque name recalls the 17th century period. Campo Formoso was the first settlement that emerged in the north of Bahia. In 1682, the village was elevated to the category of Parish by the 1st Archbishop of Bahia, D. […]
Correntina is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia. It is located in western Bahia, 914 km from Salvador, 527 km from Brasília and 166.2 km (BR-135) or 209 km (BR-135/242) from Barreiras, the main city in the region. Correntina is bathed by the rivers Correntina, Arrojado, Santo Antônio, […]
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa, a place of religious pilgrimage, is located within a complex of caves at the top of an elevation of approximately 100m, which stands out on the plain. The Bom Jesus da Lapa Sanctuary is in the municipality of Bom Jesus da Lapa in […]
The biggest event in the city of Barreiras, is the micareta Barreiras Folia, an off-season Carnival that attracts mainly tourists. The same applies to Carnival and June festivals, when Bahia forgets the axé and boils to the rhythm of forró. To the west of the São Francisco River, on the […]
In the São Francisco Valley it is possible to walk through the vineyards, participate in the grape harvest, learn about the preparation of wine and visit the place where the wine rests in large wooden barrels. This route, which a few years ago was only possible in a few countries […]
Vapor do Vinho, a wine tourism product, was developed by the government of Bahia, through Bahiatursa, in partnership with Vinícola Ouro Verde (Miolo/Lovara). “It is another step we take towards developing this region, which is the São Francisco. I hope that this here is a seed where we reap more […]
The São Francisco River Valley, icon of the northeastern hinterland, discovered in 1501 by Americo Vespuccio and André Gonçalves on October 4 – the day of St. Francis of Assisi – rises in Minas Gerais and crosses Bahia from south to north, going as far as Pernambuco and flowing into […]
Trancoso is a little piece of paradise discovered by hippies in the 1970s that still preserves its idyllic essence. This small village – founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century – sits on a plateau in front of a beautiful sea. The life of the place develops around the […]
Porto Seguro is one of Brazil’s main tourist destinations and is in a permanent party mood. Porto Seguro is a municipality divided into 5 districts: Porto Seguro (seat), Arraial d’Ajuda, Caraiva, Trancoso and Vale Verde. View the Costa do Descobrimento map and View the Porto Seguro beaches map Videos about Porto […]
The nightlife in Porto Seguro is divided into two parts. The first one consists of a walk, in the early evening, on the Passarela do Álcool. The street is in the center of Porto Seguro and is full of colorful colonial buildings from the 17th century that house bars with […]
The Colonization of Brazil was a process of settlement, exploration and domination of the territory, since the Portuguese Court believed in the hypothesis of having the Brazilian territory invaded and taken if it was not occupied. Despite these intentions, the Portuguese Court also aimed to turn the new territory into […]
The history of Brazil begins in Porto Seguro, Bahia. Considered a national monument, the city is located on the Discovery Coast, where 500 years ago the Portuguese arrived, starting the colonization of the country. Today, the monuments, churches and beautiful beaches make the municipality one of the most visited destinations […]
Santa Cruz Cabrália in Bahia is quieter than its neighbour Porto Seguro and has a lot to offer tourists. On the Costa do Descobrimento, Santa Cruz Cabrália’s main tourist attractions are its beaches – especially Coroa Vermelha – as well as its historic centre. Santa Cruz Cabrália is located 23 kilometres […]
Santo André is a quiet village in the south of Bahia, with creative people, native forest and beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see, receiving the blessings of the patron saint of fishermen who gave it its name. It is a cove with a stretch facing the sea […]
Caraíva is a village that defies predatory tourism and enchants with its almost primitive beauty! A primitive village of 2000 inhabitants that is beginning to be discovered by less accommodating tourists. It is 40 km from Trancoso by sandy and deserted road. There is no electricity, telephone or post office. […]
Located in the south of Bahia, Belmonte is one of the extremities of the Discovery Coast. The municipality of Belmonte has as neighbors Canavieiras, to the north, and Santa Cruz Cabrália, to the south. One of the main attractions of the municipality of Belmonte is the village of Mogiquiçaba, which, […]
Arraial d’Ajuda is a charming village located in the municipality of Porto Seguro, Bahia, known for its beautiful beaches, welcoming atmosphere, and rich culture. Details about Arraial d’Ajuda Location: Arraial d’Ajuda is situated in the municipality of Porto Seguro, on the Discovery Coast in the state of Bahia, northeastern Brazil. […]
Costa do Descobrimento has a paradisiacal setting, with 85 km of beaches with warm and calm waters, coral reefs that form delicious natural pools and the abundant green of the Atlantic forest. The region known as Costa do Descobrimento </nbsp;is greatly favored by nature, which has remained untouched and preserved. […]
Monte Pascoal National Park is located in the extreme south of Bahia, between the cities of Porto Seguro and Prado, and covers 22,383 hectares. Its natural area boasts a great diversity of landscapes and unique scenic beauty, such as the beach of Aldeia de Barra Velha with its crystal-clear waters […]
Funai pilot project in southern Amazonas allows fishing in Tenharim territory. A project still under study by Funai (National Indian Foundation) intends to explore a destination still little known in Brazilian tourism: indigenous reserves. With a pilot project in the south of Amazonas and other feasibility requests in the queue […]
The Discovery Route comprises the municipalities of Belmonte, Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz de Cabrália. is the second largest tourist destination in Bahia. In addition, the Discovery Route has the Porto Seguro International Airport, as well as paved roads between the main locations in the region, which allow the regular offer […]
Porto Seguro, Cabrália, Arraial D’ajuda and Trancoso are the main tourist spots on the Discovery Coast. Considered the cradle of Brazilian history and culture, the Discovery Coast was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Surrounded by several natural attractions – such as beaches, bays, coves, […]
The Descobrimento National Park is located in the extreme south of Bahia in one of the last remaining areas of Atlantic Forest in Bahia. The region has been a victim of loggers and hunters for a long time, causing irreparable damage, although there still remains a large intact green part […]
Valença is the largest city in the region called “Costa do Dendê” and which goes from Cairu to Valença itself. Valença, a natural route to the trendy Morro de São Paulo, is a river port and an important commercial center that supplies Cairu. Camamu and other cities in the region. […]
The Maraú Peninsula is one of the localities of the Dendê Coast, in Bahia, a region located between the mouth of the Jaguaripe River and Camamu Bay. There are 115 km of coastline that include beaches, bays, mangroves, sandbanks, rivers, waterfalls and sanctuaries. The Maraú Peninsula in southern Bahia, between […]
Morro de São Paulo is a village without cars, an island without banks, lively nightlife, paradisiacal beaches. It is the main village at the northern end of the island of Tinharé, the most popular and the one with the best conditions to welcome tourists. The archipelago of Tinharé is composed […]
The Archipelago of Tinharé or Archipelado de Cairu has 26 islands and is home to the most desired destinations of tourists to the beaches of Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Garapuá and Moreré, right paths for those looking for sun and beach, only 173 km from Salvador by land and […]
The town of Maraú located on the side of the peninsula facing the bay, on the banks of the Maraú River, far from the beaches and tourists, the little town of Maraú maintains the same pace of life as in the past. Difficult to reach by car, the seat of […]
Cairu Archipelago with its main islands Cairu, Boipeba and Tinharé offers beautiful landscapes, beaches and lots of culture. Cairu is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia. This island municipality is the Tinharé or Cairu Archipelago itself, composed of 26 islands located in an estuarine complex, where the main […]
Boipeba has more than 20 km of semi-deserted beaches, great for swimming. No fancy restaurants, axé, lounge music, lights, shop windows or street vendors disturbing the calm by insistently offering their products. Boipeba remains tranquil. It combines natural beauty with local originality. To complete the seasoning, it still preserves an […]
The Island of Boipeba is located in the Archipelago of Tinharé, which makes up the municipality of Cairu, located in the Lower South of Bahia, which brings together history and a paradisiacal landscape. Boipeba is surrounded on one side by the ocean and on the other by the estuary of […]
Camamu is located on the bank of the river Acaraí in the middle of a vast mangrove area. The city preserves several architectural vestiges of its rich past. It is the port of embarkation to explore the islands and beaches of Camamu Bay. The third largest bay in Brazil by […]
Facing Camamu Bay, the Barra Grande beach is straight, with clear sands and warm, calm waters. The former fishing village on the peninsula of Maraú, on the so-called Dendê Coast, south of Salvador, has been seducing visitors with its warm-water beaches, boat rides and, good to know, great food. The […]
Barra Grande is the first destination that comes to people’s minds when they think of a trip to the Maraú Peninsula. Barra Grande makes the “head” of the peninsula, and despite having a rustic appearance and soul, Barra Grande has a complete infrastructure in terms of tourism. The largest concentration […]
Camamu Bay is an ecological paradise between Morro do São Paulo and Itacaré, it is the third largest bay in Brazil after Guanabara bay in Rio de Janeiro and the Baia de Todos os Santos in Salvador. What makes this region special is its pristine ecosystem that has remained whole […]
The Dendê Coast has an area of 5,815.62 km², about 115 km of coastline, distributed among eight of the nine municipalities that make up this tourist area, starting in the north to south direction by the municipality of Valença and extending through Cairu, Taperoá, Nilo Peçanha, Ituberá, Igrapiúna, Camamu and […]
The waters of the Açu River spread out on the floodplain, favoring boat and kayak trips on the lagoon and Timeantube Island. Three-seater Canadian canoes are widely used in the lagoon. For excursions in the Lagoon and Timeantube Island, groups of up to six people are recommended, accompanied by a […]
The newest attraction of the North Coast of Bahia is the Eco Parque Sauípe, which is located near the Costa do Sauípe. There are 66 hectares of green area composed of typical Atlantic forest vegetation, with stretches of restinga and mangrove, forming an unprecedented environmental conservation project. Ideal for those […]
The headquarters of the Tamar Project is in Mata de São João in Bahia. The drawing of the turtle coming out of the egg is everywhere. It is the mark of the Tamar Project – Ibama (Brazilian Institute for the Environment), the National Center for the Conservation and Management of […]
Mata de São João is a small tropical paradise of the North Coast of Bahia, so called Costa dos Coqueiros. Mata de São João is a municipality in Greater Salvador, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. The coastal region of the municipality begins in Praia do Forte, to the […]
Praia do Forte is a privileged place, where nature has irresistibly combined sun, sand and coconut trees, many coconut trees! This is Praia do Forte, a tropical paradise that combines history, ecology and native culture. Located in the Costa dos Coqueiros, Praia do Forte is the ideal place for ecotourism […]
Mata de São João is a municipality in Greater Salvador, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. Located 56 km from Salvador, the municipality has become one of the main tourist destinations in the country, with its natural beauty and the high standard of services provided that brings together resorts, […]
Imbassaí Beach in the Costa dos Coqueiros has awakened to tourism recently, from the inauguration of the Green Line, a highway that connects Salvador to Aracaju (AL), passing through Praia do Forte, Arembepe, Imbassaí, among others. Imbassaí stands out for being a natural paradise with 10 km of beach and […]
The Praia do Forte village of Alameda do Sol attracts tourists from all over the world, who are enchanted by the small path, made up of trees, birds and sometimes our illustrious visitors, the marmosets. The restaurants, bars, clothes and decoration shops, Chapel of St Francis of Assisi and craft […]
Mangue Seco is wedged between the mouth of the Rio Real and the immense dunes. The difficulty of access by boat, via the Rio Real – is what makes Mangue Seco more attractive and keeps it naturally rustic. The few streets are covered with fine, soft sand. Mangue Seco is […]
Lauro Freitas is an up-and-coming municipality in the state of Bahia, composes the Metropolitan Region of Salvador (RMS) and is part of the so-called “North Coast”. The city of Lauro Freitas has a large number of luxury condominiums, among which stands out the Villas do Atlântico, which resembles an autonomous […]
Jandaíra is a municipality in the far north of Bahia situated on the border with the state of Sergipe, which is separated from this state by the Rio Real. Jandaíra has a beautiful coastline, with coconut trees, dunes and beaches with warm waters. The Rio Real, which bathes the municipality […]
The municipality of Conde on the Costa dos Coqueiros is very popular in the season, has intense nightlife in the part known as Sítio do Conde. Conde has the calmest waters on the Green Line. Conde has the calmest waters of the Green Line. However, it is one of the […]
Camaçari is known for its petrochemical pole, Camaçari surprises by the beauty of the beaches of its 42 kilometres of coastline, the second largest on the Bahian coast. You don’t have to go far to enjoy them: they are about 50 kilometres from Salvador, on the Estrada do Coco and […]
Coconut Coast is the lush Green Line in Bahia. The Coconut Coast covers the municipalities of Camaçari, Conde, Entre Rios, Esplanada, Jandaíra, Lauro de Freitas and Mata de São João, it is on the Costa dos Coqueiros that the Praia do Forte, the Porto Sauípe and the Parque das Dunas […]
The municipality of Una, in Bahia, is a paradise of unspoilt beaches, preserved Atlantic Forest and luxury resorts, ideal for relaxing and connecting with nature. Imagine long stretches of white sand framed by dense coconut groves and a crystal-clear blue sea, with colourful cliffs that reflect vivid hues in the […]
Itacaré, in the south of Bahia on the Cocoa Coast, stands out for its small beaches and charming coves, surrounded by hills covered in coconut trees and the lush Atlantic Forest. With its rivers, waterfalls, mangroves and vast virgin forest, the area is perfect for hiking and adventure sports such […]
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 […]
The beautiful Comandatuba Island is home to an immense wealth of Brazilian fauna and flora, which are present throughout its length. The walks are pleasant moments in contact with nature, very well preserved in this paradise. The activities found on Comandatuba Island range from a simple and rewarding rest in […]
The Lagoa Encantada is a large water mirror of 15 square kilometres, where there are floating islands that move according to the wind, waterfalls formed at the mouth of the Apepique and Caldeiras rivers and four caves embedded in an area of Atlantic Forest entirely preserved. Lagoa Encantada was discovered […]
Famous for its beautiful beaches, Bahia is betting on a new tourist craze: the exploitation of cocoa farm tourism in the southern region. Brazil, which was once the second largest producer of cocoa in the world, has returned to exporting. The cocoa farms of Ilhéus and the region offer guided […]
Ilhéus is known worldwide through the works of Jorge Amado, such as Terras do Sem Fim, Cacau, São Jorge de Ilhéus and Gabriela Cravo e Canela and the city receives visitors from all Brazilian regions and abroad. The municipality also has the longest coastline in Bahia, with 100 kilometers of beach, as […]
Canavieiras has a long and beautiful coastline, full of beautiful beaches, rivers, mangroves, coconut trees and small islands full of Atlantic Forest. Get to know the town and stroll through the Historic Site, with its beautiful 18th and 19th century mansions, handicrafts, many restaurants and, at weekends, a variety of […]
When the first Spanish colonisers arrived in America, cocoa was already cultivated by the Indians, mainly the Aztecs in Mexico and the Mayans in Central America. According to historians, the cacao tree, called cacahualt, was considered sacred. In Mexico, the Aztecs believed it to be of divine origin and that […]
For 22 years, the sloth, an animal with a sweet expression and gentle gestures, has had an exclusive research centre in Ilhéus (BA). In the 43-hectare reserve, 16 animals of the common species and 18 of the collared species are currently cared for. The differences between the two are in […]
The intention is to rescue the culture of cocoa cultivation that has been part of the region’s history for decades. The route involves the entire Cocoa Coast in Bahia and passes through four cities in the region: Ilhéus, Itacaré, Uruçuca and Canavieiras. The Chocolate Road, connecting Ilhéus and Uruçuca, is […]
Cocoa Coast or Costa do Cacau is a region of extraordinary scenic beauty that still preserves little altered natural landscapes. True ecological paradises on the Cocoa Coast – always marked by the exuberant presence of the Atlantic Forest, considered by the world scientific community as one of the richest ecosystems […]
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 […]
Rio de Contas is a historic city of the Chapada Diamantina. The city is one of the tourist destinations in Bahia that attracts visitors not only because of its natural beauty and ecological trails, but also because of the memory preserved by the best preserved colonial houses in the region. […]
When we hear about Chapada Diamantina, the city that immediately comes to our mind is Lençóis – BA, which already for this reason becomes the first option of travel to the Chapada, making the whole wave of tourists opt for it that has a structure focused on them. But when […]
The population of Rio de Contas originated at the end of the 17th century, when travellers from Goiás and the north of Minas Gerais, on their way to the city of Salvador, capital of the Province of Bahia, founded a small settlement, which was named Crioulos – a resting point […]
Rio de Contas, one of the oldest towns in the Chapada Diamantina region, stands out for its 17th century baroque architecture, preserved to this day. In 1745, at the height of the gold rush, it was planned as Brazil’s first planned town, reflecting the prosperity of the time. Rio de […]
Piatã is a municipality in the state of Bahia in Brazil. It is the highest and coldest municipality in the state of Bahia, as well as in the entire Northeast Region of Brazil. With an altitude of 1,280 metres, it surpasses other highland municipalities in Bahia such as Morro do […]
Palmeiras was founded in 1890 and lived through its glory days of diamond mining. The old buildings of the Praça da Igreja Matriz do Bom Jesus and the Palacete dos Alcântara are legacies from the mining days. The town of Palmeiras is known for being the gateway to the Capão […]
Mucugê is located at 900m altitude in the middle of a privileged landscape. Mucugê is surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers, waterfalls and caves. As noted, the city is also rich in history, having as one of the most striking features, the old colonial houses in Portuguese style. The main backdrop […]
Morro do Chapéu is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia and its main tourist attractions are the Gruta dos Brejões and the Cachoeira do Ferro Doido. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the place was inhabited by the Paiaiás Indians. The soil was good for planting and many […]
Lençóis is the gateway to the Chapada Diamantina. The city of Lençóis emerged when diamond deposits were discovered in Mucugê, in the mid-19th century. At that time, adventurers arrived in large numbers and set up tents that, from afar, looked like stretched sheets, which gave rise to the name. Lençóis […]
Ibicoara located in the Chapada Diamantina, the city of Ibicoara, which means “hole in the earth”, attracts tourists for its gastronomy, culture and beautiful waterfalls. The city of Ibicoara is located in the Chapada Diamantina. The municipality emerged in the 19th century with the arrival of prospectors in the chapada […]
The scenery of Chapada Diamantina, world famous for its rich biodiversity, is formed by landscapes of mountainous relief, free falls, underground lakes, as well as a large number of springs, waterfalls, rapids, canyons and caves that make it an excellent place for the practice of adventure tourism and ecological tourism. […]
Trekking in the Pati Valley is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The Pati Valley, located in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, is considered one of the best trekking destinations in Brazil. The region enchants with its unique landscape, with canyons, waterfalls, rivers, mountains […]
You can also dive into the Poço Azul (Blue Well) and enjoy the fantastic experience of swimming in the illuminated well. Those who know how to swim try to avoid the lifejacket, but you only have to dip your face in the Blue Well to understand why they are so […]
The Poço Encantado is a spectacle of nature all year round, especially in winter, when a ray of sunlight falls on the surface of the well through an opening at the top of the cave and illuminates it, making its waters even bluer. It’s an impressive phenomenon (150 kilometres from […]
The Torrinha Cave is one of the most complete in Brazil, considering the richness and diversity of its speleothems. When passing through Chapada, be sure to visit the Torrinha cave in the Chapada Diamantina. Located in the Iraquara region, the second largest concentration of caves in the country, the Torrinha […]
For those who enjoy adventure sports, the Lapão Cave in the Chapada Diamantina is the perfect place for abseiling. The Lapão Cave is 47 metres high, at the mouth of the largest known quartzite cave in Brazil, and with specialised equipment it’s very easy even for beginners. The metallic sound […]
The municipality of Iraquara, located in the heart of Bahia, in the Chapada Diamantina, stands out as an important tourist destination thanks to its impressive caves, such as Pratinha, Lapa Doce, Torrinha, Gruta Azul, Gruta da Fumaça, among others. Located over a vast underground gallery that resembles a ‘Swiss cheese’ […]
The Pati Valley Crossing in Chapada Diamantina is considered by many to be the most beautiful trekking in Brazil. For those who are willing and like a good walk this trekking in the Pati Valley will change your life. The experiences lived during these 8 days are unique and will […]
The Fumaça Waterfall is one of the most famous attractions of the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, located in Vale do Capão, a region that lies between the municipalities of Lençóis and Palmeira. The Fumaça Waterfall is considered the second largest waterfall in the country and has more than 360 m […]
Many of the Brazilians and foreigners who visit the caves, waterfalls, rivers, valleys and mountains of the Chapada Diamantina come here to practise sports such as trekking, mountain biking, canoeing and abseiling. The former quilombo sites attract tourists interested in typical dishes and popular festivals. Visual artists, esotericists and people […]
Chapada Diamantina is one of the most sought after destinations for those who love nature. There you and your family will see a place full of caves, caves, rivers, waterfalls, trails, hills, among others. A Chapada Diamantina is formed by imposing canyons, hidden cavesdas, waterfalls and plant species that do […]
The Cachoeira da Fumaça, considered the highest waterfall in Brazil, has a drop of almost 400 metres and is located between the municipalities of Lençóis and Palmeiras, in the Chapada Diamantina. Nature, in almost all its forms, is present in the Chapada Diamantina. Much of its beauty is preserved in […]
The trail to the Buracão Waterfall is one of the most fascinating in the region and offers an unforgettable experience. Located in the municipality of Ibicoara, the trail combines adventure and natural beauty, passing through impressive canyons, rivers and exuberant vegetation. The Buracão Waterfall in the Chapada Diamantina has opened […]
The Chapada Diamantina is a region of mountains in the centre of the state of Bahia, where almost all the rivers of the Paraguaçu, Jacuípe and Rio de Contas basins originate. These streams spring from the peaks, slide down the terrain in beautiful rivulets, tumble into bubbling waterfalls and form […]
The Chapada Diamantina, in the heart of Bahia, enchants with its breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, caves and trails. The destination offers radical adventures and moments of tranquillity. To find out more, documentaries about the Chapada Diamantina reveal its tourist attractions, its cultural, historical and natural wealth. Waterfalls, wells, valleys and caves […]
Pantanal Baiano ecological sanctuary is formed by the mouths of several rivers, including the Jaguaripe river, beaches and the Atlantic Forest. It can also be reached via Cacha-Pregos, a town in the south of the island of Itaparica, where you can hire a speedboat for the trip. For those who […]
Ilha de Maré is one of the islands that make up the Baía de Todos os Santos archipelago in Bahia and is located about 30 minutes by boat from Salvador. With an area of approximately 14 km², the island is a true natural and cultural paradise, offering a still unspoilt […]
The Ilha do Medo in the Todos os Santos Bay is full of mysteries and stories of hauntings. The small island is one of the 56 islands that make up the Todos os Santos Bay archipelago, located in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Since 1991, Ilha do Medo and its […]
Itaparica Island is the largest island in the Bay of All Saints with 240 km2, Itaparica means “fence of stones” and the name comes from a coral reef that is 1 km from the beaches facing the Atlantic. Itaparica Island, the largest sea island on the Brazilian coast, is connected […]
The history of Itaparica Island, located in Todos os Santos Bay, is marked by a rich interweaving of cultures and significant events from pre-colonial times to the present day. Initially inhabited by the Tupinambás, the island became a strategic point for the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century, […]
History of Itaparica Island The island of Itaparica was discovered by Europeans on 1st November 1501 by Américo Vespúcio, along with the Bay of Todos os Santos. However, the island was already occupied by Tupinambás Indians. The European occupation of Itaparica Island began with a small settlement nucleus founded by […]
Ilha dos Frades, located in the heart of Todos os Santos Bay, is a true natural and historical paradise. With its exuberant landscape, full of paradisiacal beaches, crystal-clear waters and a rich biodiversity, the island also harbours traces of its colonial past. Discovered in the 16th century, the island was […]
Bom Jesus dos Passos Island in Todos os Santos Bay is a small, quiet island 10 minutes by boat from Madre de Deus, close to Frades Island. The island has a sloop ship yard and just one village, with cobbled, tree-lined streets, as well as bars, a simple restaurant and […]
Santo Amaro, located in the Recôncavo Baiano, is a city rich in history, culture and traditions. Founded in the 16th century on the banks of the Subaé River, the city stands out for its past linked to the sugar cane cycle, which fuelled its economic and architectural development. As well […]
The municipality of Madre de Deus is 63 kilometres from Salvador. A district of the Bahian capital until 1989, the region has natural riches that impress visitors at first sight, when the first stretch of sea is revealed. Part of Todos-os-Santos Bay, the city is made up of the islands […]
The city of Cachoeira in Bahia is a National Monument, listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute in 1971. Located in the Recôncavo Sul, after Salvador, it is the city in Bahia with the most important Baroque architectural collection and the largest independent cultural site in Brazil. During […]
Sightseeing in Salvador, the capital of Bahia, offers a unique experience that combines history, culture, nature and a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador is a true living museum, reflecting Brazil’s rich history and cultural diversity. As a symbol of the miscegenation of creeds and ethnicities, Bahian culture stands out for its […]
Religiosity is a strong characteristic of Salvadorans. This can be exemplified by the 160 churches scattered throughout Salvador da Bahia, tru e monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries that illustrate the power of Catholicism at the time. In addition to the religious temples, the Afro culture of candomblé is […]
The museums in Salvador offer a rich variety of cultural and educational experiences that reflect the diversity and history of Bahia. Highlights of Salvador’s Museums Historical Collections: Exhibitions detailing the city’s history from the colonial period to the present day, including artifacts, documents, and historical objects. Art and Culture: Collections […]
Enjoy Salvador’s parks and squares. Explore the rich variety of green areas and enjoy moments of leisure, culture and relaxation. Green areas and open spaces are a good alternative to explore in the city’s parks to enjoy the atmosphere and your leisure time, as well as enjoying contact with nature, […]
The construction of forts and lighthouses was motivated by the need to protect the city of Salvador and guarantee Portuguese sovereignty over the discovered territory. The choice of location for the city of Salvador also took religious aspects into account. As was said at the time, ‘the higher you built […]
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is a city rich in history, culture and natural beauty, which makes it a tourist destination full of interesting places to explore. Beautiful beaches? Certainly, Salvador offers stunning beaches, such as Praia do Porto da Barra and Itapuã. But other cities also have beautiful beaches, […]
Pelourinho is the name of a neighbourhood in the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, located in its Historic Centre, which has a preserved Portuguese Baroque colonial architectural complex and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architectural, landscape and town planning complex contained in the polygonal area of […]
Diogo Álvares Correia, better known as Caramuru, is a central figure in the secret history of Salvador de Bahia. There are historical fragments hidden in the heart of the city. They are hidden stories that sleep before our eyes, on street corners, in squares and in urban monuments. The city […]
The Church of São Pedro dos Clérigos, located in the historic centre of Salvador, is a masterpiece of Brazilian colonial baroque, built between 1709 and 1733. Erected by the Brotherhood of St Peter of the Clerics, formed by members of the secular clergy, the church was designed to meet the […]
Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, is a city marked by its rich history, vibrant culture and impressive architecture. Salvador’s sights and architectural heritage reflect the diversity of influences that have shaped the city over the centuries, from Portuguese colonisation to Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador has countless sights, an architectural heritage, attractions such […]
The Senhor do Bonfim ribbons are amulets of faith and tradition that have a long and rich history, especially associated with the city of Salvador, Bahia, and the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. The Senhor do Bonfim ribbons are known for their vibrant colours and for the practice of […]
Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church isn’t the most beautiful, but it’s certainly the most famous in Salvador because of the traditional ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’, a celebration marked by Bahian women throwing water on the steps of the church in an all-day party animated by afoxé groups. Dorival Caymmi sang in […]
Bahia is one of the most diverse states in Brazil in terms of tourism, with its 13 tourist regions offering a wide variety of experiences for visitors. Main Tourist Regions in Bahia Salvador – The state capital, famous for its colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture, carnival and beaches. Baía de Todos […]
Biography of Gilberto Gil Gilberto Gil is one of the greatest personalities in Brazilian music, recognised worldwide. His international career has already earned him a Grammy in the Best World Music Disc category in 1998 and a Latin Grammy in 2003. Gilberto Gil (born Gilberto Passos Gil Moreira) was born […]
Samba de roda is a more primitive musical variant of samba, originating in the Brazilian state of Bahia, probably in the 19th century. The traditional Afro-Brazilian musical style is associated with a dance, which in turn is associated with capoeira. It is played by an ensemble of pandeiro, atabaque, berimbau, […]
Salvador’s carnival is today the biggest festival of popular participation on the planet. During six days of carnival, around 2 million revellers walk the circuits, baptised Batatinha, Dodô and Osmar. But it wasn’t always like this. Until the end of the 19th century, the petty bourgeoisie and the elite enjoyed […]
The band Olodum paid tribute to Michael Jackson in Salvador today. At Largo do Pelourinho, where the American star recorded part of the clip for the song “They Don’t Care About Us” with the group in February 1996, 30 musicians from the band gathered to play for those passing by. […]
The Novos Baianos was formed in Bahia in the 1960s by Paulinho Boca de Cantor, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Dadi, Galvão, Jorginho, Baixinho, Bolacha and Baby, and debuted with the show “Desembarque dos Bichos Depois do Dilúvio Universal” in 1968. The Novos Baianos took part in TV Record’s V Festival […]
The origin of Carnival is a controversial subject. Some historians associate the beginning of the carnival festivities with the cults performed by the ancients to praise good agricultural harvests, ten thousand years before Christ. Others say that it began later, in Egypt, in honour of the goddess Isis and the […]
Rual Seixas (Raul dos Santos Seixas) was born in Salvador, Bahia, on 28 June 1945, the son of Raul Varella Seixas and Maria Eugênia Seixas. Rual Seixas is from the same region and generation as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa, among many others who defined the movement called […]
Tourism in Bahia stands out because the state is one of Brazil’s main tourist centres. Bahia’s immense diversity of scenery, cultural traditions and attractions has allowed it to be divided into tourist zones, each of which is named after its main physical and thematic identity. The following map illustrates the […]
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian cultural expression that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatics. The origin of capoeira is closely linked to the history of African people brought to Brazil as slaves. From the 16th century onwards, thousands of Africans were forced to work on sugar plantations and […]
Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion that emerged in the 19th century, particularly in Brazil, from the mixture of African religious traditions brought by enslaved people, mainly from the region of present-day Benin and Nigeria, with elements of Catholicism and indigenous traditions. Its origins go back to the cultural resistance of […]
Salvador, Bahia, is one of the cradles of capoeira and offers many opportunities to see this martial art in its most authentic setting. The city is home to many renowned capoeira groups and historic sites where capoeira is regularly practised. The history of capoeira begins in the 16th century, when […]
Every year on 2 February, thousands of Bahians and tourists throng the beaches of Rio Vermelho in Salvador. Iyemanjá, Yemanjá, Yemaya, Iemoja “Iemanjá” or Yemoja, is an African orisha, whose name derives from the Yoruba expression “Yèyé omo ejá” (“Mother whose children are fish”), identified in the merindilogun game by […]
Umbanda, due to its origins, is a genuinely Brazilian religion. Umbanda is a Brazilian religion that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, characterised by a mixture of elements of spiritism, Afro-Brazilian cults, indigenous traditions and Catholic influences. It seeks to promote charity, peace and harmony between human beings, […]
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is one of the main destinations for religious tourism in Brazil, reflecting its rich historical and cultural heritage. Religious tourism in Salvador takes place in the more than 300 secular churches. It is often said in the city that there is a different church to […]
Bahia, with almost 80 per cent of its population of African descent, is the first Brazilian state to structure the ethnic tourism segment. The intention, according to Billy Arquimimo, Bahiatursa’s Ethnic Tourism coordinator, is to make the state more attractive to tourists of African descent from the United States, who […]
In Candomblé, music plays a primary role in the invocation of the orixás, acting as an intermediary between humans and the gods. Through rhythms and chants, followers establish a spiritual connection that allows the manifestation of the orixás. In Bahia de Todos os Deuses, the priestesses and devotees of Candomblé, […]
The costume of the baianas, often called baiano, reflects the influence of African culture in Brazil, together with the twist and turn of the body. The typical costume of the baiana is a set of traditional clothing and is the same as that worn in candomblé terreiros. There are costumes […]
Bahia is to set up its first scenographic city in honour of Canudos. State Tourism Secretary Domingos Leonelli said that the project to build the city will depict the village of Canudos, in the sertão, and also aims to revive the history of the blessed Antônio Conselheiro and the Canudos […]
Acarajé is much more than a simple dish of Bahian cuisine; it is a true expression of the rich Afro-Brazilian tradition. With roots that go back to Africa, this delicacy symbolises the fusion of cultures and the resistance of Afro-descendant communities over the centuries. Sold on the streets of Salvador […]
Afro-Brazilian religions, slavery brought into contact the religions of different African peoples, who ended up assimilating and exchanging similar elements of their cultures. In this way, rites of different origins overlapped and merged into a common amalgam from which the Afro-Brazilian religions emerged. Candomblé is one of the best known […]
Afro hairstyles in Salvador have deep roots that trace back to the African culture brought by enslaved peoples during the colonial period. These hairstyles are an essential part of the identity and resistance of African and Afro-descendant peoples in Bahia and Brazil as a whole. Afro Hairstyles in Salvador Afro […]
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
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