Explore Picos das Almas, Itobira and Barbado: A trekking paradise in Chapada Diamantina This guide explores a special itinerary for trekking enthusiasts in the Chapada Diamantina, focusing on the ascent of the three highest peaks in northeastern Brazil: Pico das Almas, Pico do Itobira and Pico do Barbado. The giants […]
Rio de Contas: A historic city in the Chapada Diamantina Rio de Contas is one of the tourist destinations in Bahia, attracting visitors not only for its natural beauty and ecological trails, but also for the memory preserved by the best preserved colonial houses in the region. History and foundation […]
The population centre of Rio de Contas originated at the end of the 17th century, when travellers from Goiás and the North of Minas Gerais founded a small settlement, on their way to the City of Salvador, capital of the Province of Bahia, founded a small settlement called Crioulos – […]
Rio de Contas, one of the oldest cities in the Chapada Diamantina region, is notable for its 17th-century Baroque architecture, which has been preserved to the present day. In 1745, at the height of the gold rush, it was planned as Brazil’s first planned city, reflecting the prosperity of the […]
The colonising expedition led by Martim Afonso de Sousa and sent by the King of Portugal in 1530 was the first official attempt at permanently
From the start of the 16th century until its midpoint, the Brazilian coast saw frequent passages and incursions by Spanish navigators, either en
European interest in and conflict over Brazilwood in the 16th and 17th centuries. This chapter examines the exploitation and trade of Brazilwood
The Portuguese expedition to Brazil in 1503: discoveries, controversies and developments. Several printed and handwritten sources from the early
The captains of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s fleet proposed sending an expedition to explore the new land further. In 1501, King Manuel accepted the
The Portuguese intention behind Cabral’s discovery of Brazil. Some historians debate whether it was Spanish sailors or the Portuguese who first
Although the Spanish navigator Vicente Yánez Pinzón is considered to have discovered Brazil first, according to the Treaty of Tordesillas, the
Spanish exploration of the South American coast between 1499 and 1500: Ojeda, Pinzón, and Diogo de Lepe. Following the discovery of America by
Naturism at Tambaba Beach: A unique experience Situated approximately 30 km south of João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba, Tambaba Beach is one of
Attempts to define the meridian of the Treaty of Tordesillas. 1. The context and structure of the Treaty. The Treaty of Tordesillas stipulated that
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided overseas territories. 1. Context King John II protested to the Roman Curia and neighbouring kings who
The bulls of Alexander VI and the dispute between Spain and Portugal over the new lands (1493). This text explains the papal bulls issued by
Explore the beaches of Fernando de Noronha with this practical guide, which provides access information, details of trails and the best spots for
1 — Ratifications of Portuguese expansion by the Holy See 1. Context and authority of the Holy See In the Middle Ages and early Modern Age, the
A selection of the 15 most famous beaches and coastal destinations in Bahia, bringing together essential information about characteristics (swimming,
Accommodation options in João Pessoa: neighbourhoods, beaches, and pros and cons João Pessoa, Paraíba offers accommodation to suit all tastes —
This text brings together and compares the main types of ships used by Portuguese navigators in the 15th and 16th centuries — nau, caravel (and its
Accommodation options in Fortaleza — pros and cons of each neighbourhood If you are looking for accommodation options in Fortaleza, this list shows
Discover the must-see beaches of the Alagoas coast, organised in ascending order of distance from Maceió (reference: Praça Dois Leões / Ponta
The Age of Discovery transformed Portugal into a maritime power whose nautical knowledge had a profound impact on world history. This text examines
