Diamantina is located 280 kilometres north of Belo Horizonte, via BR-040, and is the gateway to the Jequitinhonha Valley. Its formation dates back to the 18th century, when it was called Arraial do Tijuco, and it grew out of the diamond exploitation, ruthlessly controlled by the Portuguese Crown: no one […]
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Discover São Cristóvão: A Complete Tourist Guide to a Historical Treasure in Sergipe
In this travel guide, you’ll discover what to do in São Cristóvão, a historic town in Sergipe which combines history, culture and one of the best-preserved colonial ensembles in Brazil. Founded in 1590, São Cristóvão is the fourth oldest city in the country and the first capital of Sergipe. Its colonial architectural ensemble remains virtually intact to this day. […]
Valença: The Gateway to Morro de São Paulo
Valença: Discover the history, culture and natural beauty of Bahia’s largest city on the Dendê Coast Valença is the largest city in the so-called “Costa do Dendê“ region, which stretches from Cairu to Valença itself. Location and history Valença is a city in the state of Bahia. It is the […]

