Of the towns listed in the Northeast, 11 are in Bahia and represent the process of occupation of the Bahian territory until the end of the 19th century. The listed towns of Cachoeira, Itaparica, Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz de Cabrália represent this period, when sugar cane, and later tobacco, […]
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Chapada Diamantina’s architectural style and influences
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, strongly influenced by the diamond mining cycle of the 18th and 19th centuries and the presence of European elements, mainly Portuguese. The historic towns of the Chapada, such as Lençóis, Mucugê and Rio de Contas, are […]
Historic Towns in the Northeast: Explore the Past
Discover the 12 most important historic cities in the Northeast of Brazil, built during the colonial period and still preserving a large part of their houses. The history of Brazil The history of Brazil is rich, extensive and full of contradictions. Developing a narrative that covers the details of the […]
Tourist Attractions on the Rio de Contas in Itacaré, Bahia
On the Rio de Contas, in Itacaré, Bahia, there are small sandy beaches, riverbanks and islands that allow you to enjoy a rich mangrove forest. The Rio de Contas is a separate chapter in the life of Itacaré. It rises at an altitude of 1,500 metres in the majestic Serra […]
Rio de Contas: An Unmissable Tourist Destination
Rio de Contas: A Historic Town in Chapada Diamantina Rio de Contas is one of Bahia’s tourist destinations that attracts visitors not only for its natural beauty and ecological trails, but also for the preserved memory of the region’s best-preserved colonial houses. History and Foundation Located 620 kilometres from Salvador, […]
Curiosities about the Rio de Contas in Chapada Diamantina
When we hear about the Chapada Diamantina, the city that immediately comes to mind is Lençóis – BA, which is why it becomes the first choice for travelling to the Chapada, making all tourists choose it because it has a structure that is adapted to them. But when we travel, […]
Rio de Contas: Learn about the history of how the city was founded
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 […]
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