The beaches of Bahia’s south coast combine coconut groves, cliffs, natural pools and quiet villages, from the Maraú Peninsula and Itacaré to Trancoso, Caraíva and Prado. Besides the sea, the region offers museums, historic villages and landmarks of the Portuguese arrival in Brazil. Porto Seguro is a good starting point […]
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Barra do Cahy: Brazil’s first beach – history and nature
Barra do Cahy is located in the municipality of Prado, on the Costa das Baleias, in the extreme south of Bahia. The region is known for its unspoiled natural beauty, paradisiacal beaches and historical significance. Besides the city of Prado, which has 84 kilometres of lush beaches, the district of […]
Prado (BA): beaches, map, Cumuruxatiba and things to do
Prado is a municipality in the far south of Bahia and the gateway to the Costa das Baleias (Whale Coast). It has about 84 km of coastline, with colourful cliffs, reefs, natural pools, mangroves and lagoons. In addition, the town preserves a historic centre from the colonial period and, at […]
Cumuruxatiba (Prado, BA) — Guide to beaches, excursions and whale watching
Cumuruxatiba is a district in the municipality of Prado, in the south of Bahia. Cumuruxativa is a fishing village known for its unspoilt beaches, peaceful way of life and ecotourism itineraries along the Costa das Baleias. How to get there The most commonly used airport is Porto Seguro. From there, it […]

