Tag: turismo

Coastline

Exploring the Hidden Paradise of Barra de Camaratuba

Barra de Camaratuba, located in the municipality of Mataraca, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil, is a charming and relatively unexplored tourist destination, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and contact with nature. Barra de Camaratuba is the wildest version of Paraíba. Located in the municipality of Mataraca, 110 kilometres from […]

South Coast

Beaches and Lagoons in Nísia Floresta RN

Nísia Floresta, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, is a tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons. The town offers a combination of coastal landscapes and inland waters that attract visitors in search of relaxation and adventures in nature. The town is named in honour […]

Pernambuco

Rural Tourism Route in Pernambuco

Pernambuco’s Rural Tourism Route is a journey through bucolic and enchanting landscapes, abundant gastronomy and the whole universe of the interior of the state. The Rural Tourism Route is a guide created especially for domestic and foreign tourists arriving in Pernambuco interested in discovering different tourist options. The initiative also aims […]

Piauí

Discovering the Untouched Beauty of the Poti River Canyon

The Poti River Canyon, located on the border between the states of Piauí and Ceará, is one of the most impressive landscapes in the north-east of Brazil. This little-explored tourist destination offers visitors a combination of natural beauty, adventure and history, making it an ideal location for ecotourism and outdoor […]

Maranhão

Tourist attractions and waterfalls of Chapada das Mesas

Chapada das Mesas is an environmental protection area covering 160,046 hectares of Cerrado. Chapada das Mesas is composed of the municipalities of Imperatriz, Tasso Fragoso, Estreito, Carolina, Riachão, Balsas, Formosa da Serra Negra, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Itinga do Maranhão, Campestre, Alto Parnaíba, Açailândia in south-central Maranhão; The name comes from […]

Northeastern culture

History of Carnival in Northeast Brazil

Carnival, a festival of ancient Catholic tradition originating in Europe, is held annually in the three days before Lent. Introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers, it was known as Entrudo in the first centuries of colonial life. During this period, games were played with limes and lemons, or throwing […]

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Northeastern architecture marked by typical features of colonial structures

Arquitetura Nordestina has baroque buildings erected by the sugar society mark the starting point of the long and diverse path taken by Northeastern architecture over five centuries. On the balconies of the sobrados of old São Salvador there are memories of maidens from the times of the emperor,” sang Dorival […]

Northeastern culture

Fine Arts in the Brazilian Northeast

The plastic arts in the northeast had external influences and information and help to build a genuinely Brazilian and local art – a process of appropriation and recreation that goes back to the colony. European artists who accompanied Maurício de Nassau during the occupation of Dutch Pernambuco (1630-54) are credited […]

Northeastern culture

History of the Brazilian Northeast

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 […]

Northeastern culture

Why go to the Brazilian Northeast?

The Northeast is the Brazilian region that receives the most tourists, from the country and abroad. The reasons are obvious: any corner of its immense coastline is capable of adorning the pages of tourism supplements and magazines. Here you will find the elements of the archetypal tropical paradise – blue […]

Maranhão

Maranhão: A Blend of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty

Maranhão presents a rich ecosystem composed of mangroves, beaches, rivers, waterfalls and a tropical desert. It also has the encounter between the ancient and the modern that characterizes Maranhão. In Maranhão there is a mix of baroque tiles and space technology, centenary houses and state-of-the-art spikes, bumba-meu-boi and reggae. History […]

Piauí

Piauí: A Unique Destination in Northeast Brazil

Tourism in Piauí is a rich and diverse experience, offering everything from natural beauty to a vast historical and cultural heritage. Despite being a lesser-known state compared to other destinations in the Northeast, Piauí has a lot to offer visitors looking for something unique and authentic. It is the only […]

Rio Grande do Norte

Discover the Beauty of Rio Grande do Norte

Taking a vacation in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is a fantastic choice for those seeking a mix of stunning beaches, rich culture, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Strong winds, sun, dunes, beaches, cliffs and the friendliness of the people of Rio Grande do Norte accompany visitors along the […]

Recife

Exploring the Charm of Recife: A Historical Journey

Born on the quayside from a natural anchorage, Recife began to expand in 1537 towards the neighbourhoods today called Santo Antonio and São José. The surrounding sugar cane mills gave rise to neighbourhoods such as Graҫas, Madalena and Casa Forte, always on the banks of the Capibaribe River, which cuts […]

Discovery Coast

Discovery Route in Bahia: History, Culture and Tourism

The Rota do Descobrimento (Route of Discovery) includes the municipalities of Belmonte, Porto Seguro, Santa Cruz de Cabrália, Trancoso, Arraial d’Ajuda, among others, and is the second largest tourist destination in Bahia. The name “Rota do Descobrimento” refers to the historic milestone in 1500, when the Portuguese arrived in Brazil, led […]

Dendê Coast

Cairu Archipelago: History and Attractions

The Cairu Archipelago, with its main islands – Cairu, Boipeba and Tinharé – offers beautiful landscapes, paradisiacal beaches and a rich culture. Cairu is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Bahia. This island municipality corresponds to the Tinharé Archipelago (or Cairu Archipelago) itself, made up of 26 islands […]

Dendê Coast

What to do in Boipeba Island

The island of Boipeba has more than 20 kilometres of semi-deserted beaches, great for swimming. No fancy restaurants, axé, lounge music, lights, shop windows or street vendors disturbing the calm by insistently offering their products. Boipeba remains tranquil, combining natural beauty with local originality. To complete the flavour, it still […]

Dendê Coast

Camamu Bay: An Ecological Paradise in Brazil

Camamu Bay is an ecological paradise located between Morro de São Paulo and Itacaré. It is the third largest bay in Brazil, behind Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro and Todos os Santos Bay in Salvador. What makes this region special is its pristine ecosystem, preserved despite the rapid growth […]

Dendê Coast

Dendê Coast: Explore Bahia’s Paradise Beaches

The Dendê Coast covers 5,815.62 km² and 115 km of coastline, spread between eight of the region’s nine municipalities: Valença, Cairu, Taperoá, Nilo Peçanha, Ituberá, Igrapiúna, Camamu and Maraú. The municipality of Presidente Tancredo Neves, the only one without a coastline, borders Valença. The region is located between the Baía […]

Coconut Coast

Ecotourism at Timeantube Lagoon, Praia do Forte

The Timeantube Lagoon, located at the entrance to Praia do Forte in Bahia, is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquillity and direct contact with nature. Its dark waters – which inspired its name, “Timeantube”, meaning “black waters” in Yoruba – are surrounded by a rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. […]

Coconut Coast

The Tamar Project and turtle conservation

The Tamar Project was founded in 1980 by Brazilian researchers concerned about the conservation of sea turtles that were threatened with extinction off the coast of Brazil. The name “Tamar” comes from the combination of the words TArtaruga MARinha. The initiative began under the coordination of the then Brazilian Institute […]

Coconut Coast

Imbassaí Beach: Discover the Best of Bahia

Imbassaí Beach, located on the Costa dos Coqueiros, has recently been reopened to tourism with the opening of the Linha Verde (BA-099), a motorway, which links Salvador to Aracaju (SE) and passes through destinations such as Praia do Forte, Arembepe and Imbassaí. Imbassaí is a natural paradise, with around 6 […]

Coconut Coast

Jandaíra: Discover the charm of Mangue Seco

Jandaíra: Between rivers, dunes and history Jandaíra is a municipality located in the far north of Bahia, bordering Sergipe and separated by one of the region’s most important watercourses: the Rio Real. With a coastline of rare beauty, the municipality is surrounded by coconut groves, dunes and warm water beaches […]

Coconut Coast

Camaçari: Industry, History and Natural Beauty

Municipality of Camaçari Camaçari is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Bahia, belonging to the Metropolitan Region of Salvador. Its municipal seat is the city of Camaçari, located about 42 kilometres from Salvador. Known nationally for its industrial and petrochemical complex, the municipality also surprises with the natural […]

Cocoa Coast

Explore the Beauty of Comandatuba Island in Bahia

Comandatuba Island, located in the municipality of Una, in the south of Bahia, is a true natural paradise that combines stunning landscapes with varied activities for all tastes. Most of the attractions are associated with the Hotel Transamérica Ilha de Comandatuba, the main resort in the region, known for offering […]

Cocoa Coast

Chocolate Paths and Road on the Cocoa Coast

The purpose of the Chocolate Paths and Road on the Cocoa Coast is to revive the culture of cocoa cultivation, which has marked the region’s history for decades. The route covers the entire Cocoa Coast in Bahia, passing through four cities: Ilhéus, Itacaré, Uruçuca and Canavieiras. The Chocolate Road, which […]

Cocoa Coast

Best destinations on the Cocoa Coast in Bahia

The Cocoa Coast is a region of extraordinary scenic beauty that still preserves unspoilt natural landscapes. True ecological paradises make up this destination, always marked by the exuberant presence of the Atlantic Rainforest, considered by the world scientific community to be one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. […]

Whale Coast

Prado is the gateway to the Whale Coast

The municipality of Prado, in Bahia, offers paradisiacal beaches and a unique experience of relaxation and adventure, ranging from whale watching in Abrolhos to hiking on Mount Pascoal. Located on the Costa das Baleias, Prado is the municipality with the largest tourist infrastructure in the region. Municipality of Prado, Bahia […]

Adventure and extreme sports in Bahia and Northeast Brazil, Chapada Diamantina - Nature and History in One Place

Trekking in the Pati Valley in Chapada Diamantina

Trekking in the Pati Valley is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The Pati Valley, located in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, is considered one of the best trekking destinations in Brazil. The region enchants with its unique landscape, with canyons, waterfalls, rivers, mountains […]

Baía de Todos os Santos (Bay of All Saints) Travel Guide, Islands of Brazil: Discover Paradise Destinations

History of Itaparica Island in the Baía de Todos os Santos

The history of Itaparica Island, located in Todos os Santos Bay, is marked by a rich interweaving of cultures and significant events from pre-colonial times to the present day. Initially inhabited by the Tupinambás, the island became a strategic point for the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century, […]