Founded in 1674 with the arrival of the Fernão Dias flag under the command of Borba Gato, Arraial de Sabarabuçu became Vila Real de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Sabarabuçu in 1711. The alluvial gold that flowed from the now polluted and pale Rio das Velhas gave the city a […]
With its colonial charm and unspoilt atmosphere, Tiradentes, in Minas Gerais, is one of Brazil’s most charming destinations. Founded at the height of the gold rush, the city combines historical wealth with cultural and gastronomic attractions. Among the main tourist attractions are the Igreja Matriz de Santo Antônio, with its […]
Nicknamed the “Princess of Brejo”, Areia prides itself on rarely exceeding 25 degrees in a Paraíba in full drought. In the winter, thermometers easily go below 10 degrees. In the Paraíba town of Areia, this experience is accompanied by visits to mills, visits to museums and the opportunity to embark […]
Religiosity is a strong characteristic of Salvadorans. This can be exemplified by the 160 churches scattered throughout Salvador da Bahia, tru e monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries that illustrate the power of Catholicism at the time. In addition to the religious temples, the Afro culture of candomblé is […]
1671 Map of Mexico and Central America “Yucatan Conventus Iuridici Hispaniae Novae Pars Occidentalis, et Guatimala Conventus Iuridicus”,
Skydiving, paragliding and ballooning: check out the aerial sightseeing options in Bahia. For those who want to have fun alone or with the family,
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
Bonito Tourist Attractions: Unforgettable experiences Until the mid-1980s, the city of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large herds of
The city 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
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
Portuguese discoveries were the result of Portuguese maritime expansion, which marked the history of Portugal and the world. Throughout the 15th
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery was ended by a law
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
Discover the Sanctuary of Monte Santo in Bahia, a place of religious pilgrimage and tourism for centuries, set in the breathtaking landscape of the
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, strongly influenced by the diamond mining cycle of the
The settlement of the Chapada Diamantina is closely linked to the exploitation of natural resources and the economic transformations that have shaped
The city of Aquidauana MS is the gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world, with many tourist attractions. The city
Coxim is located in the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally inhabited by Caiapó Indians, Coxim was known by the
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was once the target of cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. Located just a few
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on the island of Queimada Grande, also known as the island of snakes. The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
