The São Francisco Valley is one of the most important and fascinating regions of Northeastern Brazil, stretching across states such as Bahia, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and Minas Gerais.
Shaped by the historic São Francisco River, known as the Velho Chico, the valley is a true oasis of natural beauty, wine tourism, agricultural production and cultural wealth.
São Desidério is a small town located in the western region of Bahia, 900 km from Salvador, and has been gaining fame among tourists who are passionate about nature and extreme sports. This is because the city has more than 100 caves perfect for those who enjoy climbing and hiking. […]
The main tourist attraction of Santa Rita de Cássia in Bahia is the Preto River, which provides leisure and livelihood to the community. On the right bank of the river is the Zabelê Ecological Park, formerly Ilha Grande, a large green area where you can go hiking and horse riding. […]
Paulo Afonso in Bahia is in a privileged region for its natural beauty, which involves canyons, waterfalls, ecological reserves and everything you need for adventure tourism. Visitors can practise bungee jumping, wall climbing, abseiling, bicicross and rallying; The region of Paulo Afonso offers architectural and cultural riches, such as the […]
Juazeiro is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia and lies on the banks of the São Francisco River. Juazeiro is situated in the sub-middle region of the São Francisco river basin, and together with the neighbouring Pernambuco municipality of Petrolina forms the largest urban agglomeration in the Brazilian […]
The town of Campo Formoso in Bahia is known for its caves and emerald trade. Campo Formoso is located in the Chapada Diamantina and has in its territory many caves with various types of interior formation. In addition to the largest cave, in extension, in the Southern Hemisphere: Toca da […]
Formerly the Old Parish of Santo Antonio do Sertão da Jacobina, its baroque name recalls the 17th century period. Campo Formoso was the first settlement that emerged in the north of Bahia. In 1682, the village was elevated to the category of Parish by the 1st Archbishop of Bahia, D. […]
Correntina is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia. It is located in western Bahia, 914 km from Salvador, 527 km from Brasília and 166.2 km (BR-135) or 209 km (BR-135/242) from Barreiras, the main city in the region. Correntina is bathed by the rivers Correntina, Arrojado, Santo Antônio, […]
The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus da Lapa, a place of religious pilgrimage, is located within a complex of caves at the top of an elevation of approximately 100m, which stands out on the plain. The Bom Jesus da Lapa Sanctuary is in the municipality of Bom Jesus da Lapa in […]
The biggest event in the city of Barreiras, is the micareta Barreiras Folia, an off-season Carnival that attracts mainly tourists. The same applies to Carnival and June festivals, when Bahia forgets the axé and boils to the rhythm of forró. To the west of the São Francisco River, on the […]
In the São Francisco Valley it is possible to walk through the vineyards, participate in the grape harvest, learn about the preparation of wine and visit the place where the wine rests in large wooden barrels. This route, which a few years ago was only possible in a few countries […]
Vapor do Vinho, a wine tourism product, was developed by the government of Bahia, through Bahiatursa, in partnership with Vinícola Ouro Verde (Miolo/Lovara). “It is another step we take towards developing this region, which is the São Francisco. I hope that this here is a seed where we reap more […]
The São Francisco River Valley, icon of the northeastern hinterland, discovered in 1501 by Americo Vespuccio and André Gonçalves on October 4 – the day of St. Francis of Assisi – rises in Minas Gerais and crosses Bahia from south to north, going as far as Pernambuco and flowing into […]
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Discover the Sanctuary of Monte Santo in Bahia, a place of religious pilgrimage and tourism for centuries, set in the breathtaking landscape of the
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