The history of Bahia began with the arrival of the Portuguese in Porto Seguro and then with colonisation, the empire and the republic. The official history of Brazil began in Bahia; history records that the discoverer, Pedro Álvares Cabral, landed on the shores of the region where Porto Seguro is […]
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 […]
The Mata Sul Region of Pernambuco is rich in natural beauty, including several waterfalls that attract visitors in search of leisure and contact with nature. The beaches along Pernambuco’s 187-kilometre coastline are already popular with tourists, but far from the coast there is a lesser-known way to refresh your body […]
Trindade e Martim Vaz is a Brazilian archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, being a Federal Territory aligned to the coast of Espírito Santo, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, and about 1,200 kilometres east of Vitória. It consists of two main islands (Trindade and Martim Vaz), separated by 48 kilometres, which […]
On Santa Luzia Island in the municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros are the beaches of Atalaia Nova, da Costa and Jatobá, 1 kilometre from Aracajú, separated only by the Sergipe River. There are also mangroves, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. The municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros has landscapes that will […]
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 […]
The Sugar Mills and Maracatus Route in Pernambuco takes visitors on a tour of the countryside of the Zona da Mata Norte de Pernambuco, a region filled with mills and maracatus. Travelling along the Route of the Sugar Mills and Maracatus in the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco is like going […]
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 […]
The Cais do Sertão Museum, located in Recife, is a cultural space dedicated to valuing and preserving the culture of the sertanejo, especially the life and work of Luiz Gonzaga, the King of Baião. Opened in 2014, the Cais do Sertão Museum is one of the most modern and interactive […]
Barra do Cunhaú is where the Curimataú River (Rio Cunhaú) meets the sea. Barra do Cunhaú is a small fishing village located in the municipality of Canguaretama, on the south coast of Rio Grande do Norte, around 75 kilometres from Natal. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, calm waters and […]
Beaches of Maceió are famous for the greenish waters, natural pools of Pajuçara, Ponta Verde with coconut trees and has the most beautiful waterfront in Brazil. Maceió has one of the most beautiful coastlines in Brazil, with several urban, rough, trendy and quiet beaches. The city of Maceió is also […]
Barra de Camaratuba, located in the municipality of Mataraca, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, is a charming and relatively unexplored tourist destination, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and contact with nature. Barra de Camaratuba is the wildest version of Paraíba. Located in the municipality of Mataraca, 110 kilometres from […]
Nísia Floresta, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, is a tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons. The town offers a combination of coastal landscapes and inland waters that attract visitors in search of relaxation and adventures in nature. The town is named in honour […]
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 […]
Although it is less than 30 kilometers from Porto Seguro, the village of Santo André in the district of Santa Cruz Cabrália is a guarantee of quietness and rusticity all year round, even in summer. As soon as you cross the ferry, the contrast between the bustle of neighboring Santa […]
The Ponta do Boi Lighthouse is located on the largest sea island in Brazil – São Sebastião, opposite the city of the same name. So named by Américo Vespúcio in 1502, the now famous Ilhabela, paradise for tourists, was once hell for many who lost their lives in its waters. […]
The Emotions Route unites the Lençóis Maranhenses, in Maranhão, the Parnaíba Delta, in Piauí, and Jericoacoara, in Ceará, in a single trip. Rota das Emoções in the northeast is to face a dirt road in a 4×4 vehicle, take a chance on windsurfing, face the rise and fall of the […]
The Marajó Archipelago is located at the mouth of the Amazon River in the state of Pará, bordering the Amazon and the Atlantic Ocean. It is made up of approximately 3,000 islands, with emphasis on Marajó Island, its largest island, with 49,602 m². Marajó Island enchants its visitors for the […]
Pernambuco’s Rural Tourism Route is a journey through bucolic and enchanting landscapes, abundant gastronomy and the whole universe of the interior of the state. The Rural Tourism Route is a guide created especially for domestic and foreign tourists arriving in Pernambuco interested in discovering different tourist options. The initiative also aims […]
The Poti River Canyon, located on the border between the states of Piauí and Ceará, is one of the most impressive landscapes in the north-east of Brazil. This little-explored tourist destination offers visitors a combination of natural beauty, adventure and history, making it an ideal location for ecotourism and outdoor […]
The beaches of the south coast of Pernambuco are a very popular tourist destination in Brazil, known for their paradisiacal beaches, crystal-clear waters and natural beauty. The 110 kilometres of the South Coast of Pernambuco are home to Cabo de Santo Agostinho to São José da Coroa Grande, one jewel […]
Paulo Vilar lives in Aldeia, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, is a producer of orchids. Paulo Vilar grows more than 300,000 orchids – a hobby that has become a job and is greatly rewarded when a new flower opens. There are many shapes, colors, many sizes. There are 35,000 […]
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 […]
São José da Coroa Grande is a municipality on the southern coast of Pernambuco, in Brazil. It is located 123 kilometres from the capital of Pernambuco, Recife. São José da Coroa Grande is known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs and crystal-clear waters. Tucked away on Pernambuco’s so-called Golden Coast, […]
Pitambu is located on the north coast of Sergipe, in a region known as the Mangrove Coast, the town of Pirambu is one of the most visited in the state. With a privileged location at the mouth of the Japaratuba River, bathed by the Pomonga River and the Atlantic Ocean, […]
Saco Beach or Praia do Saco is famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sand dunes and coconut palms that form a stunning backdrop. In the southern tip of Sergipe, close to the border with Bahia, we find the most beautiful beach in the state. Praia do Saco or Boa Viagem, […]
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 […]
Itamaracá Island offers beaches with calm waters and natural pools. Ilha de Itamaracá is a charming tourist destination located off the coast of the state of Pernambuco in Brazil. Known for its natural and historical beauty, the island offers a variety of attractions for all types of visitors. About 50 […]
The north coast of Alagoas is known as the Coral Coast, it has the second largest coral reef in the world. There are 130 km highlighted by the green of the coconut trees and the intense blue of the sea. The exuberance of the natural pools and biodiversity of marine […]
The south coast of Alagoas is known as the Region of the Lagoons and Seas of the South. Nature spared no effort when it favored this part of Alagoas. There are vast coconut groves, paradisiacal beaches, lagoons and rivers that meet the sea in an image of pure magic. In […]
Chapada das Mesas is an environmental protection area covering 160,046 hectares of Cerrado. Chapada das Mesas is composed of the municipalities of Imperatriz, Tasso Fragoso, Estreito, Carolina, Riachão, Balsas, Formosa da Serra Negra, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Itinga do Maranhão, Campestre, Alto Parnaíba, Açailândia in south-central Maranhão; The name comes from […]
One of the most famous shipwrecks in Brazil, the Corveta V 17 – Ipiranga, of the Brazilian Navy, rests about sixty meters in the waters of Ponta da Sapata in Fernando de Noronha. Very well protected by the island’s diving operators, the Ipiranga corvette has practically all its structures preserved […]
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 Cultural Aspects of the Northeast Region are well known for its strong and striking cultural aspect. The Northeast Region of the Brazilian territory is composed by the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177km², similar to […]
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, […]
Brazilian literature was born mature, expressing itself in the language of the 17th century – the baroque – and this is due to a writer from the Northeast, Gregório de Mattos. Since Gregório de Mattos, the northeastern letters exhibit an extraordinary vigor. The northeast region also consecrated a cultural phenomenon, […]
Arquitetura Nordestina has baroque buildings erected by the sugar society mark the starting point of the long and diverse path taken by Northeastern architecture over five centuries. On the balconies of the sobrados of old São Salvador there are memories of maidens from the times of the emperor,” sang Dorival […]
The plastic arts in the northeast had external influences and information and help to build a genuinely Brazilian and local art – a process of appropriation and recreation that goes back to the colony. European artists who accompanied Maurício de Nassau during the occupation of Dutch Pernambuco (1630-54) are credited […]
It is impossible to think about the culture of Brazil without considering the music and rhythms of the Northeast, the themes and inventiveness of Northeast music – a mix of influences in which tradition and renewal coexist. In all of Brazil, the Northeast is the region that most zealously preserves […]
The history of the northeast begins with the discovery of Brazil and the northeast owes its birth and development around the sugar society Ground zero of Brazilian history was in the northeast, the history of the northeast owes its birth and development to the sugar mill. Today, while carrying nurcas […]
The Northeast is the Brazilian region that receives the most tourists, from the country and abroad. The reasons are obvious: any corner of its immense coastline is capable of adorning the pages of tourism supplements and magazines. Here you will find the elements of the archetypal tropical paradise – blue […]
The dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park look like gigantic sheets of sand. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located in the municipalities of Paulino Neves, Tutóia, Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro, Primeira Cruz and Humberto de Campos. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park covers 155,000 hectares of dunes, rivers, lagoons and […]
Alcântara, located in the state of Maranhão, Brazil, is a city rich in history and culture, offering a charming tourist destination. The streets of Alcântara, just 22 kilometres from São Luís do Maranhão, take tourists on a journey through history. They are lined with ruins and houses that document the heyday […]
São Luís do Maranhão, often just called São Luís, is an enchanting destination in the north-eastern region of Brazil. Known for its rich cultural heritage, historic architecture and vibrant traditions, São Luís offers a unique mix of attractions for tourists. Saint Louis was the first name of São Luís, a […]
Maranhão presents a rich ecosystem composed of mangroves, beaches, rivers, waterfalls and a tropical desert. It also has the encounter between the ancient and the modern that characterizes Maranhão. In Maranhão there is a mix of baroque tiles and space technology, centenary houses and state-of-the-art spikes, bumba-meu-boi and reggae. History […]
The Parnaíba Delta, located between the states of Piauí and Maranhão, is one of Brazil’s most impressive regions. It is the only open sea delta in the Americas and the third largest in the world, after the Nile and Mekong delta. Formed by the Parnaíba River, which splits into five […]
Serra da Capivara National Park, located in the south-east of the state of Piauí, Brazil, is one of the country’s most fascinating tourist destinations, especially for lovers of history, archaeology and nature. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, the park is known for housing the largest concentration of […]
Oeiras, in Piauí, is a tourist destination that enchants with its rich history, culture and religious traditions. As the state’s first capital, the city preserves a vast historical heritage, with colonial churches, mansions and cobbled streets. History of Oeiras PI Oeiras has its origins in a chapel founded in 1695 […]
Sete Cidades National Park, located in the state of Piauí, Brazil, is a fascinating tourist destination that combines natural beauty with unique geological formations and a rich historical and cultural heritage. The Sete Cidades National Park, in Piracuruca, around 200 kilometres from Teresina in Piauí, is home to around 500 […]
Teresina, the capital of Piauí, is a city that offers an interesting mix of modernity, culture and nature. As the only northeastern capital not situated on the coast, Teresina is known for its strategic location on the banks of the Parnaíba and Poti rivers, which meet at an important tourist […]
Tourism in Piauí is a rich and diverse experience, offering everything from natural beauty to a vast historical and cultural heritage. Despite being a lesser-known state compared to other destinations in the Northeast, Piauí has a lot to offer visitors looking for something unique and authentic. It is the only […]
Juazeiro do Norte is the largest city in the hinterland of Ceará and was founded in 1911 by Father Cícero Romão Batista, known and adored throughout the hinterland as “Padim Ciço”. The hinterland of Ceará is vast and rich for the people who live there and their religiosity and their […]
The mountains of Ceará and its mountain towns have a pleasant climate that varies from 17ºC to 22ºC, which attracts tourists from all over the world who seek tranquility as well as fresh air and contact with nature. The Sierras do Ceará, far from the coastal area, is marked by […]
The west coast of Ceará, which stretches from Tabuba to the border with Piauí, alternates stretches of beaches not frequented by tourists, such as Bitupitá, with one of the most popular destinations in the Northeast, Jericoacoara beach. The beaches and villages of the coast West of Ceará have in common […]
The east coast of Ceará that extends between Aquiraz and the border with Rio Grande do Norte is known by the name of Costa do Sol Nascente. The east coast of Ceará comprises the municipalities of Pindoretama, Cascavel, Beberibe, Fortim, Aracati, Icapuí and Itaiçaba. All along the east coast of Ceará […]
Fortaleza is the fifth largest city in the country, the sunny Fortaleza spreads out along a stretch of straight, parallel streets to the coastline of greenish waters. The city of Fortaleza is the capital of Ceará. The territory of Fortaleza is bathed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and […]
The State of Ceará has one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Brazil, with a rich culture associated with beautiful landscapes, among beaches, mountains and waterfalls. Ceará has one of the largest and most important coastal strips in the country from a tourist point of view, which extends for […]
The Seridó of Rio Grande do Norte is an important natural region of the semi-arid Northeast, figuring with particular importance alongside regions that integrate the dry region in the Northeast. Anyone willing to delve into the sertão of Rio Grande do Norte – more precisely the region known as Seridó […]
The north coast of Rio Grande do Norte has a rustic beauty that can be enjoyed in one or two-day trips, in buggies or four-wheel drive vehicles, until the border with Ceará. The approximately 250 kilometers of coastline are a sequence of villages inhabited by fishermen, always bordered by semi-deserted […]
The south coast of RN has dunes, lagoons, coconut palms, beaches with cliffs and a sea that, protected by stretches of coral, forms pleasant natural pools at low tide. This is the typical landscape of the south coast of Rio Grande do Norte, easily accessible via the Rota do Sol […]
The city of Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Brazil, especially during the Christmas and high summer season. The city is famous for its paradisiacal beaches, impressive dunes and rich northeastern culture. Natal RN is built on top of […]
Taking a vacation in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is a fantastic choice for those seeking a mix of stunning beaches, rich culture, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Strong winds, sun, dunes, beaches, cliffs and the friendliness of the people of Rio Grande do Norte accompany visitors along the […]
In the interior of Paraíba is the state’s second city, Campina Grande, which retains vestiges of the prosperous times when it was one of the world’s great cotton producers, while at the same time renewing itself by attracting crowds to its grandiose popular festivals. Another very traditional event in the […]
The beauty of the beaches on the Paraíba coast combined with the tranquillity and safety of the towns make Paraíba the ideal itinerary for your trip. The beaches on the coast of Paraíba are the region’s main attractions. With a temperature of around 28º C all year round, the Paraíba […]
Discover the tourist attractions and historic centre of João Pessoa, in Paraíba. Tourists who come to João Pessoa in the Paraíba find, in addition to sun and beach, a tranquillity that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of the big cities of the South and even the large capitals of […]
Paraíba is a state located in the north-eastern region of Brazil, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and history. The coastline of Paraíba is among the most beautiful in Brazil, many quiet beaches, fine sand and coconut trees. The interior of Paraíba is part of the polygon of droughts, […]
Pernambuco’s Sertão and São Francisco are the largest regions of Pernambuco, occupying 70% of Pernambuco’s territory. The Sertão is divided into six micro-regions: Araripina, Salgueiro, Pajeú, Moxotó, Petrolina and Itaparica (we will see below). In general, its economy is based on livestock and subsistence crops. The Sertão is the region […]
The Agreste is the intermediate region in the interior of Pernambuco between the Mata and the Sertão. The agreste is characterised by a diversified economy, with the cultivation of crops such as corn, beans, cassava, among others, and dairy and beef cattle. The main dairy basin of the state, Agreste […]
The cities of the Zona da Mata were born around the large sugar cane mills. The cities of the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco were born around the large mills and mills of sugar cane and grew structuring themselves to provide products and services required by the southern sugarcane complex. […]
The North Coast of Pernambuco has one of the most important historical sites in the region. The North Coast of Pernambuco is more densely populated than the south coast, almost completely urbanised from the Metropolitan Region of Recife to the Paraíba border. The North Coast of Pernambuco has one of […]
Tamandaré is a charming town located on the south coast of Pernambuco, around 100 kilometres from Recife. Known for its beaches with clear, warm waters, coral reefs and stunning natural scenery, Tamandaré is an increasingly popular tourist destination. Tamandaré has 16 kilometres of very blue beaches and historical attractions. In […]
The district of Porto de Galinhas, located in the municipality of Ipojuca in the state of Pernambuco, is one of Brazil’s most popular tourist destinations. Known for its paradisiacal beaches, crystal-clear waters and natural pools formed by coral reefs, Porto de Galinhas offers a variety of activities and attractions for […]
Cabo de Santo Agostinho is a city located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, known for its beautiful beaches, natural landscapes and rich history. Cabo de Santo Agostinho is the westernmost town in Pernambuco and is located 40 kilometres from Recife. There are nine beaches spread over an area of […]
Olinda has valuable colonial houses, architecture, history and carnival. Olinda in Pernambuco is one of Brazil’s most important historical cities, Olinda brings together valuable colonial houses and hosts one of the liveliest festivals of Carnival in the country. It is at the same time the city of friars and nuns, […]
Born on the quayside from a natural anchorage, Recife began to expand in 1537 towards the neighbourhoods today called Santo Antonio and São José. The surrounding sugar cane mills gave rise to neighbourhoods such as Graҫas, Madalena and Casa Forte, always on the banks of the Capibaribe River, which cuts […]
Pernambuco is a vibrant and diverse state in the north-east of Brazil, known for its stunning beaches, rich cultural history, and impressive natural landscapes. A glance at the map of Pernambuco is enough to realise the uniqueness of its territory. The state of Pernambuco is a narrow strip of land, […]
Piaҫabuҫu, in Alagoas, is located on the left bank of the São Francisco River, very close to its mouth, and its main attraction is the river. Going by boat or buggy to the point where the waters of the Velho Chico meet the sea is a must. The beach of […]
Piranhas is a colonial town bathed by the São Francisco river and pure charm, with its old colourful houses. Dom Pedro II was also charmed by it and spent a good deal of time here – according to the bad language, he was also charmed by a local nobleman. In […]
Japaratinga is located in the north coast of Alagoas, in the middle of the Costa dos Corais, between Maceió and Recife, making it easy to reach from these two important capitals of the Brazilian northeast. While Maragogi (only 10 km or 20 minutes by car separate the two cities) receives […]
With just over 20 km, the stretch of the Alagoas coast formed by Barra do Camaragibe, São Miguel dos Milagres and Porto de Pedras is the perfect destination to escape mass tourism. Most of the inns are close to the sand – with their stylish decor and cosy service, they […]
Barra de Santo Antônio in Alagoas has several options of beaches to please all tastes, from those who seek more tranquility to those who seek more agitation. As in most of the beaches in Alagoas, one is more beautiful than the other, with crystal clear waters, fine sands, coral reefs […]
The municipality of Barra de São Miguel in Alagoas is home to one of Maceio’s favourite beach resorts, Praia do Gunga, where the sea meets Lagoa do Roteiro. Barra de São Miguel also has the Kenoa Exclusive Beach & Resort. There is a good structure of restaurants and craft stalls […]
Anyone arriving in the city of Maceió is immediately impressed by the bewildering beauty of the waters that surround it – the verdant sea and the Mundaú lagoon. The beaches and walks are the main tourist attractions of the city. Taking a raft trip to the natural pools of Pajuçara […]
Alagoas has a territory of 27,700 square kilometres, roughly the size of Haiti. The Alagoas coastline is only 230 kilometres long, and yet the state’s strong point in terms of tourism are the beach towns. Also, with crystal clear blue beaches, white sand, coconut palms, natural pools, the beaches had […]
Canindé de São Francisco is located 198 kilometres from Aracaju, the town, which lies on the border between Sergipe, Alagoas and Bahia, is the main departure point for the tour boats that travel along the São Francisco canyon. The viewpoint of the Xingó Hydroelectric Plant and the Archaeological Museum, which […]
São Cristóvão, in Sergipe, is a city rich in history and culture, and offers a number of tourist attractions that delight visitors. Founded in 1590, it is the fourth oldest city in Brazil and has a well-preserved colonial architectural complex. Listed by IPHAN in 1939, São Cristovão, like Salvador, developed […]
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 […]
Laranjeiras, located in the state of Sergipe, is a historic city known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Founded in 1605, Laranjeiras has a well-preserved historic centre that attracts tourists interested in exploring its churches, museums and cultural traditions. The city of Laranjeiras, 23 kilometres from Aracaju, was founded […]
Aracaju, the capital of Sergipe, is a charming city with a combination of beautiful beaches, rich culture and a welcoming atmosphere. Aracaju was built to be the capital of the then province, replacing São Cristovão and founded in 1855. Aracaju means cashew tree of the parrots, a word composed of […]
Sergipe is the smallest of the Brazilian states and is an invitation to tourism for at least two reasons: the attractive prices and the combination of natural beauty and historical treasures. The state of Sergipe lies in the Northeast region between the states of Bahia and Alagoas. Sergipe once belonged […]
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 […]
The archipelago of São Pedro e São Paulo is a group of small rocky islands located in the central part of the equatorial Atlantic Ocean, 627 kilometers from the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, 986 kilometers from the nearest point of the continent and 1010 km from Natal, in the […]
Ilha Grande is full of natural beauty, beaches and trails. Ilha Grande, situated in the municipality of Angra dos Reis in the state of Rio de Janeiro, is a tropical paradise known for its natural beauty, stunning trails and paradisiacal beaches. With its unspoilt nature, Ilha Grande is the perfect […]
The island of Santa Catarina is part of the municipality of Florianópolis and is located in the Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Brazil, in the center of the coastline of the state of Santa Catarina. It is about 54 km long (north-south) by no more than 18 km […]
Ilhabela is considered one of the most popular destinations on the north coast of São Paulo. Known for its natural beauty, the island attracts tourists looking for parties and nightlife as well as those who want to relax on paradisiacal beaches and explore trails and waterfalls. Some of the main […]
There are many options of beaches in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. Some are more suitable for diving, others for bathing, contemplation, surfing etc. Generally speaking, all the beaches located on the protected side of the main island are ideal for diving and swimming between April and November, due […]
The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago consists of isolated volcanic islands in the South Equatorial Atlantic, its main island being the visible part of a chain of submerged mountains (DORSAL MEDIAN ATLANTIC). Located at geographic coordinates 03 51′ south and 32 25′ west and approximately 345 km from Cape São Roque […]
Fernando de Noronha é uma das melhores áreas do país para a prática do surf, tanto que a ilha é conhecida como o “Hawaii brasileiro”. Em novembro se inicia a temporada das grandes ondas que vai até o mês de março. Os grandes swells do Atlântico Norte que alcançam a […]
Diving is the biggest attraction of Fernando de Noronha. The waters are so transparent that the visibility on the seabed can exceed 40 meters. Excellent for contemplating a natural system with approximately 230 specimens of fish, fifteen varieties of corals and five types of sharks. The following can be practiced […]
One of the main characteristics of Fernando Noronha is the scarcity of physical space and natural resources; this scarcity, combined with the island’s strict environmental controls, makes Noronha’s hotel segment different from other tourist centers in Brazil. Until a few years ago, before the explosion of tourism, the only lodging […]
The thermilogical differentiation between these two types, oceanic and continental islands, is related to the greater or lesser distance from the continent. If the island is close to the continental coast, it is a continental island and if it is far away, lost in the middle of the oceans, it […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 Entre Rios in Bahia has the first official naturist or nudist beach. The municipality of Entre Rios is formed by the administrative districts of Entre Rios (headquarters), Ibatuí, and Subaúma, this division is made by State law. In addition to the districts, the municipality has several villages, […]
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 […]
Itacaré in the south of Bahia has small beaches and coves full of charm surrounded by hills covered by coconut trees and the Atlantic forest. With rivers, waterfalls, mangroves and lots of virgin forest, this natural setting is perfect for hiking and adventure sports such as rafting, abseiling, hang-gliding, zip-lining, […]
Itacaré stands out for presenting a lot of history in contrast with nature, details capable of seducing any more adventurous traveller. The buildings of the city of Itacaré are marked by mansions and churches, filled with Bahian luxury. In terms of adventure and fun, the highlight goes to sports such […]
Itacaré has a charming landscape, formed by a sequence of beaches, whose nature is still practically untouched by man, with hills covered by forests and many coconut trees. It is the first beach of the “Costa do Cacau”, on the coast of Bahia, south of Salvador. Situated between the sea […]
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 […]
Prado, in Bahia, offers paradisiacal beaches and a unique experience of relaxation and adventure. From whale watching in Abrolhos to hiking on Mount Pascoal. The municipality of Prado in the Costa das Baleias in Bahia is the one with the largest tourist infrastructure in the region. The town of Prado […]
Cumuruxatiba is a district of the municipality of Prado, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. Cumuruxatiba is a small fishing village in the Costa das Baleias and in the south of Bahia, with a difficult name and even more difficult access, kept as a secret by those who have […]
Nova Viçosa in the south of Bahia has an average annual temperature ranging between 30º and 24º C, providing tourists with complete leisure, with the sun as a permanent companion to warm up the summer in the place, which has more riches than we can imagine. Nova Viçosa is the […]
Caravelas is in the far south of Bahia a 870 km from Salvador and 36 km south of Prado, on the BA-001, on the banks of the Caravelas River, which meets the sea there. Along the coast, close to the town, there are beautiful beaches, Kitongo, Grauçá and Iemanjá in Barra de […]
Alcobaça, a very simple place, with good beaches and beautiful walks, the most attractive are the boat trip to the Archipelago of Abrolhos or the reefs of Timbebas. Municipality originates from a village created on 12 November 1772 by the Ombudsman José Xavier Machado Monteiro in the place called Arraial […]
Learn about the characteristics of the Humpback Whale. Abrolhos National Marine Park is the birthplace of the Humpback Whale. The humpback whale, also called humpback or black whale, belongs to the Balaenopteridae family and is known for its docile temperament, the acrobatics it performs (jumps, head and flippers exposure, etc.) […]
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 Tourist Zone of the Whale Coast on the south coast of Bahia comprises the municipalities of Prado, Alcobaça, Caravelas, Nova Viçosa and Mucuri in the far south of Bahia. Having been part of the Captaincy of Porto Seguro, the Whale Coast has a great diversity of landscapes with beaches, favourable […]
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 […]
Andaraí is abundant in attractions, the municipality is in the central region of the National Park. Andaraí is among the cities that found their economic and population apogee during the diamond cycle. Abundant in attractions, the municipality is in the central region of the National Park. Andaraí is among the […]
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 […]
The Chapada Diamantina National Park offers several trekking trails in canyons, caves, steep hills, huge waterfalls, bromeliads and coca cola colored rivers. Lençóis is the city that receives the most tourists, it is full of charm, inns and delicious restaurants. Igatu, a pre-Columbian city, is known as the Brazilian Machu […]
You can still dive inside the Blue Well and enjoy the fantastic experience of swimming inside the illuminated well. Those who know how to swim try to avoid the life jacket, but just dip your face in the Blue Well to understand why so much care is taken. See the […]
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 like adventure sports, the Lapão cave in the Chapada Diamantina is the perfect place for rappelling. It is 47 meters high, at the mouth of the largest quartzite cave known in Brazil and with specialized equipment it is very quiet even for the most beginners. Besides the […]
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 […]
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