The best beaches near Salvador de Bahia The beaches around Salvador offer much more than coconut palms and warm waters, combining history, fun and leisure. Here is a selection of easily accessible beaches in the region, with their distances from Salvador: Praia de Vilas do Atlântico – 30 km Praia […]
Municipality of Camaçari Camaçari is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Bahia, belonging to the Metropolitan Region of Salvador. Its municipal seat is the city of Camaçari, located about 42 kilometres from Salvador. Known nationally for its industrial and petrochemical complex, the municipality also surprises with the natural […]
Bahia Maritime Museum: what you need to know before visiting Housed within the iconic Barra Lighthouse, the Bahia Maritime Museum is one of
A quick cultural guide to Salvador’s most popular museums, with practical tips on how to make the most of each visit. Salvador is a cultural hub
Paranaguá Palace — Ilhéus (Bahia) Paranaguá Palace, listed by the Bahia Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage (IPAC), is one of the
São Jorge Parish Church in Ilhéus (BA): a heritage site of historical, Jesuit and religious art significance The Parish Church of São Jorge is one
The Convent and Church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade: a neo-Gothic heritage site and religious symbol of Ilhéus (BA) The Church of Nossa Senhora da
History of the Cathedral of São Sebastião in Ilhéus — architecture, chronology and significance The design of the Cathedral of São Sebastião
Ilhéus: culture, history and natural beauty in southern Bahia Ilhéus, in southern Bahia, is famous for the novels of Jorge Amado (such as Gabriela,
Following the expulsion of the Jesuits, the church of the former College of the Society of Jesus became the Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, replacing
The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador is located in the heart of Pelourinho and is one of the most important sacred buildings in colonial Brazil. As
To understand frevo is to reconstruct the history of Recife’s working classes and the city’s urban development between the late 19th and
