The beaches of the southern coast of Pernambuco are a very popular tourist destination in Brazil, known for their idyllic beaches, crystal clear waters and natural beauty. The 110 kilometres of Pernambuco’s southern coastline, stretching from Cabo de Santo Agostinho to São José da Coroa Grande, is home to one […]
Tamandaré is a municipality located on the southern coast of Pernambuco, approximately 100 kilometres from the city of Recife. It is renowned for its clear-water beaches, coral reefs, remnants of the Atlantic Forest and historical heritage. Why should you visit? The municipality of Tamandaré boasts warm, clear beaches, natural pools […]
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
