The Rio de Ondas (“River of Waves”) is the “beach” of Barreiras, the largest city in western Bahia, in the Caminhos do Oeste (Western Routes) tourist region. Just a few kilometers from downtown, for example, its crystal-clear waters run over rocks and form small waves. In addition, two of the […]
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Barreiras, Bahia: attractions, history and things to do
Barreiras (BA): tourist attractions, history and things to do in western Bahia Barreiras is the largest city in western Bahia, on the banks of the rio Grande (the Rio Grande river), about 850 km from Salvador and 620 km from Brasília. Known as the capital of western Bahia, it is […]
São Francisco Valley, Brazil: map, towns and wine route
The São Francisco Valley is the region bathed by the rio São Francisco and its tributaries, in the heart of Brazil’s northeastern sertão (backlands). In tourism, however, the name usually refers to the hub of Petrolina (PE) and Juazeiro (BA), famous for its irrigated fruit, tropical wines and river islands. […]

