The beaches of Salvador are much more than just coconut palms, shade and warm waters, they are also steeped in history, fun and leisure. In Salvador there are dozens of churches, forts, museums, lighthouses and shipwrecks among the dozens of attractions that hark back to the early years of Terra […]
Todos os Santos Bay is the second largest bay in the world and the largest on the Brazilian coast. Discovered on 1st November 1501, the bay was named to coincide with All Saints Day. Located in the state of Bahia, Todos os Santos Bay is a depression in the Brazilian […]
The Salvador Carnival is one of the biggest popular festivals in Brazil, very well organized and bringing together more than 2.5 million revellers in the streets of Salvador. “Imagine that, what a crazy mix. Joy, joy is the state we call Bahia. Of all the saints, charms and axé. Sacred […]
Pelourinho is the name of a neighbourhood in the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, located in its Historic Centre, which has a preserved Portuguese Baroque colonial architectural complex and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architectural, landscape and town planning complex contained in the polygonal area of […]
The History of the Founding Salvador da Bahia was born as a strong city, or at least that was what King João III of Portugal wanted, and while it was the capital or Head of Brazil, there was constant concern to defend it. The prominence of the fortifications in the […]
The city of Salvador was founded in 1549 by Tomé de Souza and most of the large buildings were erected after 1624, following the wars against the Dutch. They make up the historic center of the city of Salvador de Bahia. The Historic Center of Salvador is extremely rich in […]
Diogo Álvares Correia, better known as Caramuru, is a central figure in the secret history of Salvador de Bahia. There are historical fragments hidden in the heart of the city. They are hidden stories that sleep before our eyes, on street corners, in squares and in urban monuments. The city […]
The Church of São Pedro dos Clérigos, located in the historic centre of Salvador, is a masterpiece of Brazilian colonial baroque, built between 1709 and 1733. Erected by the Brotherhood of St Peter of the Clerics, formed by members of the secular clergy, the church was designed to meet the […]
Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, is a city marked by its rich history, vibrant culture and impressive architecture. Salvador’s sights and architectural heritage reflect the diversity of influences that have shaped the city over the centuries, from Portuguese colonisation to Afro-Brazilian heritage. Salvador has countless sights, an architectural heritage, attractions such […]
Bahia is one of the most diverse states in Brazil in terms of tourism, with its 13 tourist regions offering a wide variety of experiences for visitors. Main Tourist Regions in Bahia Salvador – The state capital, famous for its colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture, carnival and beaches. Baía de Todos […]
Tourism in Bahia stands out because the state is one of Brazil’s main tourist centres. Bahia’s immense diversity of scenery, cultural traditions and attractions has allowed it to be divided into tourist zones, each of which is named after its main physical and thematic identity. The following map illustrates the […]
Every year on 2 February, thousands of Bahians and tourists throng the beaches of Rio Vermelho in Salvador. Iyemanjá, Yemanjá, Yemaya, Iemoja “Iemanjá” or Yemoja, is an African orisha, whose name derives from the Yoruba expression “Yèyé omo ejá” (“Mother whose children are fish”), identified in the merindilogun game by […]
Bahia, with almost 80 per cent of its population of African descent, is the first Brazilian state to structure the ethnic tourism segment. The intention, according to Billy Arquimimo, Bahiatursa’s Ethnic Tourism coordinator, is to make the state more attractive to tourists of African descent from the United States, who […]
The costume of the baianas, often called baiano, reflects the influence of African culture in Brazil, together with the twist and turn of the body. The typical costume of the baiana is a set of traditional clothing and is the same as that worn in candomblé terreiros. There are costumes […]
Acarajé is much more than a simple dish of Bahian cuisine; it is a true expression of the rich Afro-Brazilian tradition. With roots that go back to Africa, this delicacy symbolises the fusion of cultures and the resistance of Afro-descendant communities over the centuries. Sold on the streets of Salvador […]
1671 Map of Mexico and Central America “Yucatan Conventus Iuridici Hispaniae Novae Pars Occidentalis, et Guatimala Conventus Iuridicus”,
Skydiving, paragliding and ballooning: check out the aerial sightseeing options in Bahia. For those who want to have fun alone or with the family,
Carlos Julião, a military engineer and draughtsman of Italian origin in the service of the Portuguese crown, never lived or settled in Brazil. He
Jews in colonial Brazil faced a complex and often difficult situation. During the colonial period, Brazil was a Portuguese colony and the Inquisition
The Catedral Basílica de Salvador is one of the most important sacred buildings from Colonial Brazil. A testament to the history and Catholicism in
The Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat Fort, located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, is one of the most iconic and well-preserved examples of colonial
São Raimundo Nonato, located in the state of Piauí, is a city that attracts tourists interested in history, culture, archaeology and nature. São
Bonito Tourist Attractions: Unforgettable experiences Until the mid-1980s, the city of Bonito was a quiet farming town, a route for large herds of
The city of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul is a base for travellers crossing the southern Pantanal, and there are a number of farms in the region
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
Portuguese discoveries were the result of Portuguese maritime expansion, which marked the history of Portugal and the world. Throughout the 15th
Sunday 13 May 1888 dawned sunny in Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the Brazilian Empire. It was a day of celebration. Slavery was ended by a law
Historical Map of Africa from 1570 Ortelius’ Cornerstone Map of Africa “Africae Tabula Nova”, Ortelius, Abraham Period: 1570
Discover the Sanctuary of Monte Santo in Bahia, a place of religious pilgrimage and tourism for centuries, set in the breathtaking landscape of the
The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, strongly influenced by the diamond mining cycle of the
The settlement of the Chapada Diamantina is closely linked to the exploitation of natural resources and the economic transformations that have shaped
The city of Aquidauana MS is the gateway to the Pantanal, one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world, with many tourist attractions. The city
Coxim is located in the central-western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Originally inhabited by Caiapó Indians, Coxim was known by the
The Alcatrazes Archipelago was once the target of cannon fire, Alcatrazes is a living laboratory for evolutionary studies. Located just a few
The jararaca-ilhoa lives exclusively on the island of Queimada Grande, also known as the island of snakes. The jararaca-ilhoa is a sui generis snake,
