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 […]
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Santa Cruz de Cabrália is a historic city of great importance
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 […]
Caraíva has beautiful unspoiled beaches and contrasts with the green of the Atlantic forest
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. […]
Monte Pascoal National Park: Pataxó Culture and Brazilian History
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 […]