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 19th century. The listed towns of Cachoeira, Itaparica, Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz de Cabrália represent this period, when sugar cane, and later […]
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 Captaincy of the Bahia de Todos os Santos was one of the main hereditary captaincies established by the Kingdom of Portugal at the beginning of the colonization of Brazil in 1534. Granted to the donatário Francisco Pereira Coutinho, it occupied a strategic position on the Brazilian coast, centered on the […]
The Rio Vermelho neighbourhood is home to the best of Salvador’s hustle and bustle. The neighbourhood is home to many bars, restaurants and nightclubs. It’s the best place to try the city’s acarajés. In Largo de Santana, Dinha, Regina and Cyra demarcated their territories, bringing together tourists, bohemians and artists. […]
Get to know the main historical cities of the north-east of Brazil built during the colonial period that still retain a large part of their preserved houses. The history of Brazil is rich, comprehensive and full of contradictions. Developing a narrative that addresses the details of the conquest and colonisation […]
The wonders of northeastern Brazil deserve to be flaunted whenever there is a gap. And in this case, that’s exactly what we’re going to explore in this post. Comprising the area from the Parnaíba Delta to the Recôncavo Baiano, the attractions of the northeastern coastline are spread across the beautiful […]
For many, the turban is a symbol of black culture and beauty, but this accessory, full of meanings and functions, is also widely used by people from the East. As well as being a symbol of identity and tradition for many African cultures, the turban also has a strong presence […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sightseeing in Salvador, the capital of Bahia, offers a unique experience that combines history, culture, nature and a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador is a true living museum, reflecting Brazil’s rich history and cultural diversity. As a symbol of the miscegenation of creeds and ethnicities, Bahian culture stands out for its […]
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 […]
The museums in Salvador offer a rich variety of cultural and educational experiences that reflect the diversity and history of Bahia. Highlights of Salvador’s Museums Historical Collections: Exhibitions detailing the city’s history from the colonial period to the present day, including artifacts, documents, and historical objects. Art and Culture: Collections […]
Enjoy Salvador’s parks and squares. Explore the rich variety of green areas and enjoy moments of leisure, culture and relaxation. Green areas and open spaces are a good alternative to explore in the city’s parks to enjoy the atmosphere and your leisure time, as well as enjoying contact with nature, […]
The construction of forts and lighthouses was motivated by the need to protect the city of Salvador and guarantee Portuguese sovereignty over the discovered territory. The choice of location for the city of Salvador also took religious aspects into account. As was said at the time, ‘the higher you built […]
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is a city rich in history, culture and natural beauty, which makes it a tourist destination full of interesting places to explore. Beautiful beaches? Certainly, Salvador offers stunning beaches, such as Praia do Porto da Barra and Itapuã. But other cities also have beautiful beaches, […]
Salvador, with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant urban life, offers a wide range of tourist attractions that delight children and teenagers. From spaces dedicated to reading and science to parks and interactive museums, the city is a veritable playground for little explorers. If you’re planning a visit to the […]
The beaches of Salvador are much more than just coconut palms, shade and warm waters, they are also steeped in history, fun and leisure. In Salvador there are dozens of churches, forts, museums, lighthouses and shipwrecks among the dozens of attractions that hark back to the early years of Terra […]
Baía de Todos os Santos is the second largest bay in the world and the largest on the Brazilian coast. Discovered on 1st November 1501, the bay was given its name to coincide with All Saints’ Day. Located in the state of Bahia, Todos os Santos Bay is an indentation […]
The Salvador Carnival is one of the biggest popular festivals in Brazil, very well organized and bringing together more than 2.5 million revellers in the streets of Salvador. “Imagine that, what a crazy mix. Joy, joy is the state we call Bahia. Of all the saints, charms and axé. Sacred […]
Salvador, one of Brazil’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities, presents a wide range of experiences and practices related to prostitution, sex, massage parlours, bars and nightclubs. This scenario is shaped by the city’s diversity and the interaction between its various urban, cultural and social environments. General Context Prostitution in […]
Pelourinho is the name of a neighbourhood in the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, located in its Historic Centre, which has a preserved Portuguese Baroque colonial architectural complex and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architectural, landscape and town planning complex contained in the polygonal area of […]
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 Church of São Pedro dos Clérigos, located in the historic centre of Salvador, is a masterpiece of Brazilian colonial baroque, built between 1709 and 1733. Erected by the Brotherhood of St Peter of the Clerics, formed by members of the secular clergy, the church was designed to meet the […]
Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, is a city marked by its rich history, vibrant culture and impressive architecture. Salvador’s sights and architectural heritage reflect the diversity of influences that have shaped the city over the centuries, from Portuguese colonisation to Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador has countless sights, an architectural heritage, attractions such […]
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 […]
Bahia is one of the most diverse states in Brazil in terms of tourism, with its 13 tourist regions offering a wide variety of experiences for visitors. Main Tourist Regions in Bahia Salvador – The state capital, famous for its colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture, carnival and beaches. Baía de Todos […]
Samba de roda is a more primitive musical variant of samba, originating in the Brazilian state of Bahia, probably in the 19th century. The traditional Afro-Brazilian musical style is associated with a dance, which in turn is associated with capoeira. It is played by an ensemble of pandeiro, atabaque, berimbau, […]
The band Olodum paid tribute to Michael Jackson in Salvador today. At Largo do Pelourinho, where the American star recorded part of the clip for the song “They Don’t Care About Us” with the group in February 1996, 30 musicians from the band gathered to play for those passing by. […]
The Novos Baianos was formed in Bahia in the 1960s by Paulinho Boca de Cantor, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Dadi, Galvão, Jorginho, Baixinho, Bolacha and Baby, and debuted with the show “Desembarque dos Bichos Depois do Dilúvio Universal” in 1968. The Novos Baianos took part in TV Record’s V Festival […]
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 […]
Rual Seixas (Raul dos Santos Seixas) was born in Salvador, Bahia, on 28 June 1945, the son of Raul Varella Seixas and Maria Eugênia Seixas. Rual Seixas is from the same region and generation as Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa, among many others who defined the movement called […]
Tourism in Bahia stands out because the state is one of Brazil’s main tourist centres. Bahia’s immense diversity of scenery, cultural traditions and attractions has allowed it to be divided into tourist zones, each of which is named after its main physical and thematic identity. The following map illustrates 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 […]
Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion that emerged in the 19th century, particularly in Brazil, from the mixture of African religious traditions brought by enslaved people, mainly from the region of present-day Benin and Nigeria, with elements of Catholicism and indigenous traditions. Its origins go back to the cultural resistance of […]
Salvador, Bahia, is one of the cradles of capoeira and offers many opportunities to see this martial art in its most authentic setting. The city is home to many renowned capoeira groups and historic sites where capoeira is regularly practised. The history of capoeira begins in the 16th century, when […]
Every year on 2 February, thousands of Bahians and tourists throng the beaches of Rio Vermelho in Salvador. Iyemanjá, Yemanjá, Yemaya, Iemoja “Iemanjá” or Yemoja, is an African orisha, whose name derives from the Yoruba expression “Yèyé omo ejá” (“Mother whose children are fish”), identified in the merindilogun game by […]
The costume of the baianas, often called baiano, reflects the influence of African culture in Brazil, together with the twist and turn of the body. The typical costume of the baiana is a set of traditional clothing and is the same as that worn in candomblé terreiros. There are costumes […]
Acarajé is much more than a simple dish of Bahian cuisine; it is a true expression of the rich Afro-Brazilian tradition. With roots that go back to Africa, this delicacy symbolises the fusion of cultures and the resistance of Afro-descendant communities over the centuries. Sold on the streets of Salvador […]
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 […]
Afro hairstyles in Salvador have deep roots that trace back to the African culture brought by enslaved peoples during the colonial period. These hairstyles are an essential part of the identity and resistance of African and Afro-descendant peoples in Bahia and Brazil as a whole. Afro Hairstyles in Salvador Afro […]
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
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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
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