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 […]
Lampião, the emblematic figure of the cangaço, is often portrayed as a visionary, fearless and cunning warrior, but this heroic image has been increasingly questioned by contemporary historians. Virgulino Ferreira da Silva, the man behind the myth, not only orchestrated robberies and kidnappings, but also cultivated a scenario of extreme […]
Recife dos Holandeses began with the Dutch invasion that was part of the Dutch project to occupy and administer the Brazilian Northeast through the Dutch West India Company. In 1624 the Dutch had already created the West India Company and started plans for the expansion of their overseas domains in […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Itacaré’s history began as a village of Pataxós Indians, transformed into a Jesuit settlement in the 18th century. It was an important port in the cocoa cycle and in smuggling, preserving its rich historical past to this day. Itacaré, in the south of Bahia, is an ideal destination for those […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The History of the Founding Salvador da Bahia was born as a strong city, or at least that was what King João III of Portugal wanted, and while it was the capital or Head of Brazil, there was constant concern to defend it. The prominence of the fortifications in the […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Discover the 17 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Bonito MS. Until the mid-1980s, the town of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large
The town of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal and there are a number of farms in the region where
Of the historic heritage towns in the north-east, 11 are in Bahia and depict the process of occupation of Bahian territory up until the end of the
The Portuguese discoveries took place as a result of the Portuguese maritime expansion that marked the history of Portugal and the history of the
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery came to an end through a
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, marked by the diamond mining cycle in the 18th and 19th
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y”
The city of Aquidauana MS is the Gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and with many tourist attractions. The
Coxim belongs to the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally, the Caypós Indians lived in Coxim and the city was known
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was a former target for cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. The Alcatrazes
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on Queimada Grande Island, also known as the island of snakes; The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
Corumbá MS lies on the border between Mato Grosso do Sul and Bolivia, and is also strongly influenced by the customs and traditions of the
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.
