Each map of colonial Brazil shows how Brazilian territory emerged and grew, from the Discovery in 1500 to Independence in 1822. In addition, these maps reveal how Europeans saw the land, the rivers and the Indigenous peoples. So, in this guide, you will find the history of Brazil’s territorial formation […]
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Bay of All Saints, Bahia: history, islands and Recôncavo
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. […]
Santa Cruz Cabrália in Bahia — beaches, history and things to do
Santa Cruz Cabrália, located on the Discovery Coast in southern Bahia, is a more peaceful destination than Porto Seguro. It is renowned for its picturesque beaches, such as Coroa Vermelha, Mutá and Guaiú, its well-preserved historic centre, and the vibrant culture of the Pataxó people. This guide provides information on what […]

