The history of capoeira begins in the 16th century, when Brazil was a colony of Portugal. African slave labour was widely used in Brazil, mainly in the engenhos (sugar plantations) of the northeast of Brazil. Many of these slaves came from the region of Angola, also a Portuguese colony. The […]
The Iemanjá festival in Salvador da Bahia attracts thousands of Bahians and tourists who crowd the beaches of Rio Vermelho on 2 February every year. Iyemanjá, Yemanjá, Yemaya, Iemoja “Iemanjá” or Yemoja, is an African orixá, whose name derives from the Yoruba expression “Yèyé omo ejá” (“Mother whose children are […]
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 history of Brazil developed out of a long and complex period of disputes over national projects marked by strong moments of instability.
Independence of Brazil – Breaking of colonial ties in Brazil 1. Introduction As you may have realised, we have presented a reading of different
Portuguese Empire in Brazil – Portuguese Royal Family in Brazil 1 Introduction We have seen the influence of revolutionary ideas on the main
Transfer of the Portuguese court to Brazil 1. Introduction In the previous chapter, we saw the main liberation movements influenced by French and
Map of Brazil from 1730 – Historical Map “Nova et Accurata Brasiliae Totius Tabula, Auctore Ioanne Blaeu I.F.”, Blaeu/Schenk This
Founding the city of São Paulo and the Bandeirantes 1. Introduction In this chapter we will study the founding of the city of São Paulo and its
Between the colonial regime and the establishment of the Empire in Brazil Brazil’s independence did not happen overnight, based on the
The Iberian Union and the Dutch Invasion of Brazil 1. Introduction In the first part of this chapter we will study the so-called “Iberian
Map of Portugal and Spain from 1620 “Hispaniae Nova Describtio, de integro Multis Inlocis, Secundum Hydrographicas, Desc. Emendata”,
Colonial Sugar Mills in Brazil 1 Introduction In this chapter we will study the establishment in Brazil of the so-called colonial sugar mills or
Monoculture, Slave Labour and Latifundia in Colonial Brazil 1 Introduction In this chapter we will study the historical process of the introduction
Installation of the General Government in Brazil and the Foundation of Salvador 1. Introduction In this topic we will study the installation of the
The study of the periods of Colonial Brazilian History mentioned below is of paramount importance, as it was from this time that the foundations of
Installation of the Portuguese Colony in Brazil In this chapter you will be able to: understand the historical process that led to the establishment
Pre-Colonial Period in Brazil – The Forgotten Years 1. Introduction In this chapter we will study the pre-colonial period, also known as
Pedro Álvares Cabral’s Expedition and the Conquest of Brazil 1 Introduction In this chapter we will begin our study of the
Occupation of the African Coast, the Atlantic Islands and the Voyage of Vasco da Gama to India Introduction In this topic we will study the
The Causes of Portuguese Maritime Expansion 1. Introduction We are beginning our studies in the subject of Brazilian Colonial History. This whole
Map of South America from 1601 – Descripcion de las Indias “Descripcion de las Yndias de Mediodia”, Herrera y
Map of the World from 1584 – Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ortelius’ Famous World Map – First Plate in Full Contemporary Color
