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. […]
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 […]
Mata de São João (BA): guide to the municipality, beaches and things to do Mata de São João is a municipality on the Litoral Norte (North Coast) of Bahia, on the Costa dos Coqueiros, about 60 km from Salvador. Although its town center lies inland, the most famous destinations are […]
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 […]
Praia do Forte (BA): complete guide to the village, beaches and Alameda do Sol Praia do Forte is a district of Mata de São João, on the Litoral Norte (North Coast) of Bahia, about 80 km from downtown Salvador. Once a fishing village, it has since become one of the […]
Mangue Seco is a charming fishing village located in the municipality of Jandaíra, in the state of Bahia, on the border with Sergipe. It is the last beach on the north coast of Bahia, accessible only by boat, and has retained its rustic and natural charm. The local population is […]
Lauro de Freitas (BA): beaches, attractions and map Lauro de Freitas lies in the Salvador Metropolitan Region, just north of the Bahian capital, right next to Salvador International Airport. Besides the beaches of Ipitanga, Vilas do Atlântico and Buraquinho, the city also has history, a good range of hotels and […]
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 […]
Parish of Entre Rios (Bahia) Entre Rios is a municipality in the state of Bahia, belonging to the Costa dos Coqueiros, one of the tourist regions of the northern coast of Bahia. Administrative division The municipality is made up of the following administrative districts, according to state law: Entre Rios […]
Conde, Bahia: Nature, Tradition and Hidden Paradises on the Costa dos Coqueiros The municipality of Conde, Bahia, on the North Coast of Bahia, lies about 180 km from Salvador. Although many tourists still overlook it, it has landscapes that surprise even the most seasoned travelers. Located on the Costa dos […]
Camaçari (BA): beaches, history and things to do Camaçari is a municipality in the Região Metropolitana de Salvador (Salvador Metropolitan Region), in Bahia, and its town center lies about 42 km from the state capital. Although it is known across the country for its Polo Industrial (Industrial Hub), the municipality […]
The Coconut Coast and the Green Line The region known as the Costa dos Coqueiros (Coconut Coast) is one of the most emblematic coastal areas in the State of Bahia, characterised by its expressive natural beauty, biodiversity and consolidated tourist infrastructure. Stretching along the Green Line, Brazil’s first ecological highway, […]
Una is a municipality in southern Bahia, on the Costa do Cacau, about 60 km from Ilhéus. It has almost deserted beaches, coconut groves, rivers and mangroves, as well as large areas of preserved Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest). In addition, it is home to Ilha de Comandatuba, famous for its […]
Itacaré (BA): guide to beaches, waterfalls, maps and history Itacaré lies in southern Bahia, on the Costa do Cacau (Cocoa Coast), about 70 km from Ilhéus. Surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, the town combines small, wild beaches, waves famous among surfers, waterfalls and a historic center with mansions from the […]
Itacaré’s history began as a village of Pataxós Indians, which became a Jesuit settlement in the 18th century. It was an important port in the cocoa cycle and in smuggling, preserving its rich historical past to this day. Itacaré, in the south of Bahia, is an ideal destination for those […]
On the Rio de Contas, in Itacaré, Bahia, there are small sandy beaches, riverbanks and islands that allow you to enjoy a rich mangrove forest. The Rio de Contas is a separate chapter in the life of Itacaré. It rises at an altitude of 1,500 metres in the majestic Serra […]
Comandatuba Island, located in the municipality of Una, in the south of Bahia, is a true natural paradise that combines breathtaking landscapes with a wide range of activities for all tastes. Most of the attractions are associated with Transamérica Comandatuba, the region’s main resort, known for offering an exclusive experience, […]
Lagoa Encantada (Enchanted Lagoon) lies in Ilhéus, in the south of Bahia, about 30 km from the city centre. It is a large sheet of water surrounded by Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest), with floating islands of vegetation that drift with the wind. In addition, the surroundings hold waterfalls, rapids, trails […]
Cocoa Farms: Discover Bahia’s cultural and tourist riches Famous for its beautiful beaches, Bahia is betting on a new tourist craze: the exploitation of cocoa farm tourism in the southern region. The cocoa renaissance Once the second largest cocoa producer in the world, Brazil is once again exporting. The cocoa […]
Ilhéus: travel guide with beaches, cocoa and Jorge Amado Ilhéus, in southern Bahia, is the city that inspired the novels of Jorge Amado, such as Cacau (Cocoa), Terras do Sem Fim (The Violent Land), São Jorge dos Ilhéus (The Golden Harvest) and Gabriela, Cravo e Canela (Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon). […]
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