The history of Bahia began with the arrival of the Portuguese in Porto Seguro and then with colonization, 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 today, on […]
The Pataxós Indians have been concentrated in villages for at least 150 years, this indigenous group occupies the coast of Bahia on the coast of discovery, ranging from Belmonte and Santa Cruz de Cabrália, to the north, passing through Porto Seguro and Monte Pascoal, to Prado, to the south. In […]
The beaches along the 187 kilometers of the Pernambuco coastline are already quite frequented by tourists, but, far from the coast, there is a lesser-known way to refresh the body in dives throughout the year: the waterfalls. The Mata Sul Territory – PE covers an area of 4,003.40 Km² and […]
Trindade e Martim Vaz is a Brazilian archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, being a Federal Territory aligned to the coast of Espírito Santo, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, and about 1,200 kilometres east of Vitória. It consists of two main islands (Trindade and Martim Vaz), separated by 48 kilometres, which […]
Santa Luzia Island in the municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros are located the beaches of Atalaia Nova, da Costa and Jatobá 1 km from Aracajú, separated only by the Sergipe River. There are also mangroves, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, the municipality Barra dos Coqueiros has landscapes that leave any […]
São Francisco do Conde is a Brazilian municipality located in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador da Bahia. Between islands and mangroves, coastal coast and Atlantic Forest, São Francisco do Conde enchants by its natural exuberance. Two embarkation points serve as a starting point for any nautical itinerary on boat trips that […]
One of the ways adopted by the Secretary of Tourism of Pernambuco to leverage tourism in the State is the creation of Routes, paths that can be traveled by tourists connecting cities and places with common characteristics. The newest of these routes (which already reaches twelve) is the Route of […]
From 1500 to 1822, from discovery to independence, Brazil exported goods worth a total of £586 million. In this total of values, to which production does the largest contingent belong? Gold, one might answer. No: gold contributed only 170 million. Coffee only started at the end, and in our balance […]
A few meters from the Marco Zero of Recife, the Cais do Sertão is installed The Cais do Sertão museum has 7,500 m2 of built area just a few meters from Recife’s Marco Zero, Cais do Sertão is installed. The proposal of Cais do Sertão is to be much more […]
Barra do Cunhaú is in the municipality of Canguaretama and is very popular with families with children and people who are looking for peace and quiet. The first impression of those who arrive at the entrance of Barra de Cunhaú is that of being in front of a huge freshwater […]
Beaches of Maceió are famous for the greenish waters, natural pools of Pajuçara, Ponta Verde with coconut trees and has the most beautiful waterfront in Brazil. Maceió has one of the most beautiful coastlines in Brazil, with several urban, rough, trendy and quiet beaches. The city of Maceió is also […]
Barra de Camaratuba is the wilder version of Paraíba. Located in the municipality of Mataraca, 110 km from João Pessoa and very close to the border with Rio Grande do Norte, this fishing village is considered the last district of the northern coast of the state and boasts attractions such […]
In addition to the beautiful beaches, Nísia Floresta also has a huge complex of lagoons, there are more than 20 lagoons. The beach of Pirangi do Sul, where the parrachos are located, is already part of the municipality of Nísia Floresta, to which the beaches of Pirambúzios, Búzios, Barra de […]
Ponta de Humaitá is near the Monte Serrat Fort, is one of the most charming places in Salvador, with a privileged view of the Bay of All Saints and an unforgettable sunset. Get to know a little of the magic and history of Ponta de Humaitá. For those who want an […]
Although it is less than 30 kilometers from Porto Seguro, the village of Santo André in the district of Santa Cruz Cabrália is a guarantee of quietness and rusticity all year round, even in summer. As soon as you cross the ferry, the contrast between the bustle of neighboring Santa […]
The Ponta do Boi Lighthouse is located on the largest sea island in Brazil – São Sebastião, opposite the city of the same name. So named by Américo Vespúcio in 1502, the now famous Ilhabela, paradise for tourists, was once hell for many who lost their lives in its waters. […]
The history of Brazil developed out of a long and complex period of disputes over national projects marked by strong moments of instability.
Independence of Brazil – Breaking of colonial ties in Brazil 1. Introduction As you may have realised, we have presented a reading of different
Portuguese Empire in Brazil – Portuguese Royal Family in Brazil 1 Introduction We have seen the influence of revolutionary ideas on the main
Transfer of the Portuguese court to Brazil 1. Introduction In the previous chapter, we saw the main liberation movements influenced by French and
Map of Brazil from 1730 – Historical Map “Nova et Accurata Brasiliae Totius Tabula, Auctore Ioanne Blaeu I.F.”, Blaeu/Schenk This
Founding the city of São Paulo and the Bandeirantes 1. Introduction In this chapter we will study the founding of the city of São Paulo and its
Between the colonial regime and the establishment of the Empire in Brazil Brazil’s independence did not happen overnight, based on the
The Iberian Union and the Dutch Invasion of Brazil 1. Introduction In the first part of this chapter we will study the so-called “Iberian
Map of Portugal and Spain from 1620 “Hispaniae Nova Describtio, de integro Multis Inlocis, Secundum Hydrographicas, Desc. Emendata”,
Colonial Sugar Mills in Brazil 1 Introduction In this chapter we will study the establishment in Brazil of the so-called colonial sugar mills or
Monoculture, Slave Labour and Latifundia in Colonial Brazil 1 Introduction In this chapter we will study the historical process of the introduction
Installation of the General Government in Brazil and the Foundation of Salvador 1. Introduction In this topic we will study the installation of the
The study of the periods of Colonial Brazilian History mentioned below is of paramount importance, as it was from this time that the foundations of
Installation of the Portuguese Colony in Brazil In this chapter you will be able to: understand the historical process that led to the establishment
Pre-Colonial Period in Brazil – The Forgotten Years 1. Introduction In this chapter we will study the pre-colonial period, also known as
Pedro Álvares Cabral’s Expedition and the Conquest of Brazil 1 Introduction In this chapter we will begin our study of the
Occupation of the African Coast, the Atlantic Islands and the Voyage of Vasco da Gama to India Introduction In this topic we will study the
The Causes of Portuguese Maritime Expansion 1. Introduction We are beginning our studies in the subject of Brazilian Colonial History. This whole
Map of South America from 1601 – Descripcion de las Indias “Descripcion de las Yndias de Mediodia”, Herrera y
Map of the World from 1584 – Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ortelius’ Famous World Map – First Plate in Full Contemporary Color
