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 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
