Engraving of the Baia de Todos os Santos from 1671 – Brazil – De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld “Sinus Omnium Sanctoru”, Montanus, Arnoldus Montanus’ work was perhaps the greatest illustrated book on the New World produced in the seventeenth century. It contained over one hundred beautifully engraved plates, views, and maps of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 town of Candeias, located on the Bay of All Saints, attracts thousands of faithful and revellers every year during the religious festival of Our Lady of Candeias, a celebration that mixes the sacred and the profane, with lots of joy and entertainment. The colonisation of the region began in […]
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 […]
Baía de Todos os Santos is the largest bay in Brazil in terms of land area (1052 km²) and also in terms of cultural diversity, handicrafts, history, colonial architecture (churches, fortresses, beautiful colonial manor houses and farmhouses) and ecosystems rich in beautiful landscapes. The bay has a vast biodiversity, such […]
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 […]
The beaches of Salvador are much more than just coconut palms, shade and warm waters, they are also steeped in history, fun and leisure. In Salvador there are dozens of churches, forts, museums, lighthouses and shipwrecks among the dozens of attractions that hark back to the early years of Terra […]
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 […]
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The pleasant city of Campo Grande, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, is characterised by its urban planning, with wide, tree-lined avenues.
