Of the towns listed in the Northeast, 11 are in Bahia and represent the process of occupation of the Bahian territory until the end of the 19th century. The listed towns of Cachoeira, Itaparica, Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz de Cabrália represent this period, when sugar cane, and later tobacco, […]
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Chapada Diamantina’s architectural style and influences
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, strongly influenced by the diamond mining cycle of the 18th and 19th centuries and the presence of European elements, mainly Portuguese. The historic towns of the Chapada, such as Lençóis, Mucugê and Rio de Contas, are […]
Main Towns and Villages in the Chapada Diamantina Region
Chapada Diamantina, a region in the heart of Bahia, is home to a 152,000-hectare national park that preserves hundreds of waterfalls, archaeological sites and magnificent geology. The scenic beauty of the Chapada Diamantina National Park is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike – it is an area of vast geological […]
Chapada Diamantina’s Garimpo History
Mining and garimpo were the great economic engines of Chapada Diamantina centuries ago. First gold, found in the 18th century in Rio de Contas and Jacobina, then diamond, whose first deposits were discovered in the early 19th century in Mucugê. Many of the towns of the Chapada da Diamantina retain […]
Igatu Tourist Points, Poço Azul and Poço Encantado
Igatu, Poço Azul and Poço Encantado are one of the most important attractions of the Chapada Diamantina. Igatu is a district of the municipality of Andaraí, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. Igatu has a historic stone house, from the 19th century, a remnant of the Diamond Cycle era […]
Andaraí which is the second main city of Chapada Diamantina
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 […]