Ilha de Itamaracá lies on the north coast of Pernambuco, about 45 km from Recife. It has calm-water beaches, natural pools, coconut groves and sandbanks, such as the famous Coroa do Avião. In addition, it is home to Forte Orange, built by the Dutch in 1631, and to Vila Velha, […]
Discover the Coral Coast: A complete guide to the charms of the North Coast of Alagoas The North Coast of Alagoas, known as the Coral Coast, is home to the second largest coral reef in the world. Stretching for 130 kilometres, this region is enchanted by the vibrant green of […]
The South Coast of Alagoas (Litoral Sul de Alagoas) runs from Maceió to the mouth of the São Francisco river and is known as the Lagoas e Mares do Sul (Lagoons and Southern Seas) region. There, for example, coconut groves, lagoons and rivers meet the sea at beaches such as […]
Discover the wonders of Chapada das Mesas Chapada das Mesas is an environmental reserve covering 160,046 hectares of Cerrado. The Chapada is made up of the municipalities of Imperatriz, Tasso Fragoso, Estreito, Carolina, Riachão, Balsas, Formosa da Serra Negra, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Itinga do Maranhão, Campestre, Alto Parnaíba and Açailândia, […]
The Ipiranga Corvette (V-17): one of Brazil’s most iconic shipwrecks One of Brazil’s most famous shipwrecks, the Corvette V-17 – Ipiranga, belonging to the Brazilian Navy, lies at a depth of around 62 metres in the waters off Ponta da Sapata, in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. Very well preserved […]
The dive sites of Chapada Diamantina are true natural treasures, combining crystal clear waters, scenic beauty and unique biodiversity to offer divers and nature lovers an unrivalled experience. Among the most popular sites are Poço Azul and Poço Encantado, known for their stunningly transparent waters where the light creates spectacular visual […]
History of Carnival in Brazil Carnival, a festival of ancient Catholic tradition originating in Europe, is celebrated annually during the three days before Lent. Introduced to Brazil by the Portuguese colonisers, it was known as the Entrudo during the first centuries of colonial life. During this period, it was customary […]
The cultural aspects of the Northeast Region are well known for their strong and distinctive cultural aspect. The Northeast Region of Brazil consists of the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177km², similar to the area of […]
The story of the Costa do Descobrimento begins on 22 April 1500, when Pedro Álvares Cabral‘s squadron spotted a rounded hill, Mount Pascoal, to the south of Bahia. In search of a safe place to dock, the thirteen ships sailed north along the coast and, at dusk on April 24, […]
The Bay of All Saints (Baía de Todos os Santos), also written “Bahia de Todos os Santos”, is considered the largest bay in Brazil. It lies on the coast of Bahia, between Salvador and the Recôncavo Baiano, and it was the harbor that gave rise to the country’s first capital. […]
The Todos os Santos Bay and its inland bays form a vast amphitheatre where nature, history and culture come together, creating an ideal setting for water-based tourism and ecotourism. This magnificent landscape consists of a vast expanse of calm waters, from which 56 islands emerge, as well as beaches, forests, trails, […]
The Bay of Todos os Santos and its recôncavos form a vast natural amphitheatre where nature, history and culture intertwine, creating an ideal setting for water-based tourism and ecotourism. The bay is home to calm waters and around 56 islands. In addition, there are beaches, mangrove swamps, sandbanks, forests, rivers […]
The Northeast is the third largest region in Brazil and the largest in number of states, with nine: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe. Its total area is 1,561,177 km², similar to the area of Mongolia. The region has 3,338 km of beaches, […]
History and origins of Northeastern literature: Biographies and contributions of the main authors The maturity of Brazilian literature Brazilian literature was born mature, expressing itself in the language of the 17th century – the Baroque – thanks to a writer from the Northeast, Gregório de Mattos. Since then, Northeastern literature […]
The architecture of the northeast has baroque buildings built by the sugar company mark the starting point of the long and varied path that northeastern architecture has travelled over five centuries. On the balconies of the sobrados of old São Salvador there are memories of maidens from the time of […]
The plastic arts of the Northeast have received outside influences and information and have helped to build a genuinely Brazilian and local art – a process of appropriation and re-creation that goes back to the colony. The European artists who accompanied Maurício de Nassau during the Dutch occupation of Pernambuco […]
Music, rhythms and dances of the Northeast: A Celebration of Brazilian Culture It’s impossible to think about Brazilian culture without considering the music and rhythms of the Northeast. The themes and inventiveness of Northeastern music represent a mixture of influences, where tradition and innovation coexist. Cultural influences Throughout Brazil, the […]
The history of Northeast Brazil is also the beginning of the history of Brazil: it was on the northeastern coast that the Portuguese arrived in 1500 and where the sugar society was born. Later, the region went through French and Dutch invasions, revolts, the cangaço, drought and migration, until it […]
The map of the Northeast coast of Brazil runs from Maranhão to Bahia, along more than 3,300 km of coastline. In addition, the region brings together white-sand beaches, dunes, plateaus, historic towns and a culture full of music, festivities and good food. In this guide, you will find the nine […]
The dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park look like giant white bedsheets spread out in the wind. Between them, during the rainy season, thousands of blue and green freshwater lagoons appear. For this reason, since 2024 the park has been a Unesco Natural World Heritage Site. Map of the Lençóis […]
The Rio Vermelho neighbourhood is Salvador’s main hub for bohemian life and dining, bringing together bars, restaurants, acarajé stalls, small
The history of Lençóis, in Bahia, begins with diamond mining. The origins of the town are linked to the discoveries made in 1844 in Mucugê and
Ponta de Humaitá is one of the most charming spots in Salvador, situated near Monte Serrat Fort on the Itapagipe peninsula. With a stunning view of
A practical guide to things to do in Pelourinho: Baroque churches, museums, squares, a suggested itinerary and tips for making the most of
The beaches of Salvador, Bahia, offer 50 km of coastline with something for everyone: beaches with calm waters perfect for families, reefs that form
Arembepe is a charming village on the north coast of Bahia, around 42 km from Salvador. Known for its historic Hippie Village, the Tamar Project site
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is a vibrant city where history, Afro-Brazilian culture, music and beaches come together — the perfect setting for
Bahia Maritime Museum: what you need to know before visiting Housed within the iconic Barra Lighthouse, the Bahia Maritime Museum is one of
