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 […]
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 […]
On Santa Luzia Island in the municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros are the beaches of Atalaia Nova, da Costa and Jatobá, 1 kilometre from Aracajú, separated only by the Sergipe River. There are also mangroves, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. The municipality of Barra dos Coqueiros has landscapes that will […]
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 […]
The Sugar Mills and Maracatus Route in Pernambuco takes visitors on a tour of the countryside of the Zona da Mata Norte de Pernambuco, a region filled with mills and maracatus. Travelling along the Route of the Sugar Mills and Maracatus in the Zona da Mata of Pernambuco is like going […]
Casa Grande & Senzala was the work that consecrated the Brazilian sociologist and writer Gilberto Freyre. This essay, released on December 1, 1933, addresses the formation and economic-social development of the Northeast during the colonial era. The author sees in the cultivation of sugar cane, in the middle of the […]
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 […]
Barra do Cunhaú is where the Curimataú River (Rio Cunhaú) meets the sea. Barra do Cunhaú is a small fishing village located in the municipality of Canguaretama, on the south coast of Rio Grande do Norte, around 75 kilometres from Natal. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, calm waters and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Emotions Route unites the Lençóis Maranhenses, in Maranhão, the Parnaíba Delta, in Piauí, and Jericoacoara, in Ceará, in a single trip. Rota das Emoções in the northeast is to face a dirt road in a 4×4 vehicle, take a chance on windsurfing, face the rise and fall of the […]
The Marajó Archipelago is located at the mouth of the Amazon River in the state of Pará, bordering the Amazon and the Atlantic Ocean. It is made up of approximately 3,000 islands, with emphasis on Marajó Island, its largest island, with 49,602 m². Marajó Island enchants its visitors for the […]
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
Discover the 17 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Bonito MS. Until the mid-1980s, the town of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large
The town 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 where
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
The Portuguese discoveries took place as a result of the Portuguese maritime expansion that marked the history of Portugal and the history of the
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery came to an end through a
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
The architectural complex of the town of Monte Santo in Bahia has great scenic and symbolic beauty, combining natural and cultural heritage, and is
The Chapada Diamantina is famous for the diversity of its buildings, with many architectural complexes. The architectural styles of the Chapada
The Chapada Diamantina is located in the centre of the state of Bahia and covers an area of 50,610 km2, stretching north-south in a “Y”
The city of Aquidauana MS is the Gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world and with many tourist attractions. The
Coxim belongs to the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally, the Caypós Indians lived in Coxim and the city was known
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was a former target for cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. The Alcatrazes
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on Queimada Grande Island, also known as the island of snakes; The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
Corumbá MS lies on the border between Mato Grosso do Sul and Bolivia, and is also strongly influenced by the customs and traditions of the
The pleasant city of Campo Grande, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, is characterised by its urban planning, with wide, tree-lined avenues.
As well as fishing and birdwatching, the observation of land animals (above all mammals and reptiles, but also amphibians, molluscs and insects) is a
