:: To see the Tourist Attractions ::
Dear Internauta, Bahia is considered the cradle of discovery. Beautiful and hospitable, the state achievement to all! Stroll through its streets is to discover a little history of the country, and rediscover the simplicity, joy and tenderness of a people that enchants and captivates.
Meet a few Attractions of Bahia, just move your mouse over the photo in the lower right thumbs and display the picture and information about the locations..
Have fun and very AXÉ!!!
Come for Bahia!!!!
Dear Internauta, Bahia is considered the cradle of discovery. Beautiful and hospitable, the state achievement to all! Stroll through its streets is to discover a little history of the country, and rediscover the simplicity, joy and tenderness of a people that enchants and captivates.
Meet a few Attractions of Bahia, just move your mouse over the photo in the lower right thumbs and display the picture and information about the locations..
Have fun and very AXÉ!!!
Come for Bahia!!!!
:: TIME NOW ::
:: PELOURINHO
Protected by UNESCO as world heritage site. This is the great artistic, cultural and musical center of the city. You can enjoy bars, restaurants, shops, churches, NGOs, theaters and museums…
Protected by UNESCO as world heritage site. This is the great artistic, cultural and musical center of the city. You can enjoy bars, restaurants, shops, churches, NGOs, theaters and museums…
:: IGREJA DE SÃO FRANCISCO
It is a whole architecture complex of the catholic church, with the First, Second and third orders. It is one of the richest and most spectacular churches of Brazil, and its interior is all covered by gold.
It is a whole architecture complex of the catholic church, with the First, Second and third orders. It is one of the richest and most spectacular churches of Brazil, and its interior is all covered by gold.
:: ELEVADOR LACERDA
Opened in 1873, it is 72 meters tall and connects the higher and lower city.
Opened in 1873, it is 72 meters tall and connects the higher and lower city.
:: PAÇO MUNICIPAL
The modern Council Building of Salvador, the Aclamação Palace and the Chamber of the Aldermen are located in this square. The last two places are open for visitation and contain historical pieces.
The modern Council Building of Salvador, the Aclamação Palace and the Chamber of the Aldermen are located in this square. The last two places are open for visitation and contain historical pieces.
:: MERCADO MODELO
This is the perfect place to buy handcrafted gifts and souvenirs from Bahia. The market also has popular bars and traditional restaurants with Bahian food.
This is the perfect place to buy handcrafted gifts and souvenirs from Bahia. The market also has popular bars and traditional restaurants with Bahian food.
:: FORTE DE SÃO MARCELO
Built surrounded by the sea. This fortress has museum, bar and restaurant. It also has a marvelous view of the Baía de Todos os Santos.
Built surrounded by the sea. This fortress has museum, bar and restaurant. It also has a marvelous view of the Baía de Todos os Santos.
:: SOLAR DO UNHÃO
It is an old colonial sugar factory, with the slave master’s house, Chapel and the slaves house. Today our Modern Art Museum and a sculpture park are located in this complex.
It is an old colonial sugar factory, with the slave master’s house, Chapel and the slaves house. Today our Modern Art Museum and a sculpture park are located in this complex.
:: CAPOEIRA
Characterized by agile and acrobatic moves, capoeira is a Brazilian cultural expression that mixes fight, dance, sport, art, folklore, music and playing. It is distinguished from other fights because it is accompanied by music.
Characterized by agile and acrobatic moves, capoeira is a Brazilian cultural expression that mixes fight, dance, sport, art, folklore, music and playing. It is distinguished from other fights because it is accompanied by music.
:: BAIANA DO ACARAJÉ
Or simply baianas are how these women that produce and sell acarajé and other foods of our culinary are called. Acarajé is a palm oil fried salt cake of the African culinary, made with a sort of bean and ground dry shrimp, accompanied with some optional toppings such as pepper, dry shrimp, vatapá and caruru.
Or simply baianas are how these women that produce and sell acarajé and other foods of our culinary are called. Acarajé is a palm oil fried salt cake of the African culinary, made with a sort of bean and ground dry shrimp, accompanied with some optional toppings such as pepper, dry shrimp, vatapá and caruru.
:: CANDOMBLÉ
Is an Afro-Brazilian religion that has as basis the Orixás (gods of Candomblé) ceremony. This religion is based on elements of nature. With the sound of the drums, the faithful people dance and sing, until the spirits come and possess the bodies of the initiated people
Is an Afro-Brazilian religion that has as basis the Orixás (gods of Candomblé) ceremony. This religion is based on elements of nature. With the sound of the drums, the faithful people dance and sing, until the spirits come and possess the bodies of the initiated people
:: DIQUE DO TORORÓ
Is a beautiful lake, surrounded by green park and restaurants. There are also sculptures of the Candomblé Orixás
Is a beautiful lake, surrounded by green park and restaurants. There are also sculptures of the Candomblé Orixás
:: PONTA DE HUMAITÁ
This place has the Church and the Monastery of Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat, the Humaitá Lighthouse, o Bahian Nautical Club and the Monte Serrat Fortress, which has a Weapons Museum.
This place has the Church and the Monastery of Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat, the Humaitá Lighthouse, o Bahian Nautical Club and the Monte Serrat Fortress, which has a Weapons Museum.
:: IGREJA DO BONFIM
This is the most famous church of Bahia. It has a votive offering room to Senhor do Bonfim. The washing of its steps is a traditional party of the Bahian year.
This is the most famous church of Bahia. It has a votive offering room to Senhor do Bonfim. The washing of its steps is a traditional party of the Bahian year.
:: FAROL DA BARRA
This is a fortress and lighthouse complex. It is also the first lighthouse on the South American continent. It has a nautical museum and a restaurant.
This is a fortress and lighthouse complex. It is also the first lighthouse on the South American continent. It has a nautical museum and a restaurant.
:: LAGOA DO ABAETÉ
Dark water lagoon surrounded by white sand. Hidden between natural beauties, the Abaeté is enchanting and mysterious. It has the Casa da Música, the Casa das Lavadeiras, shops, bars and restaurants.
Dark water lagoon surrounded by white sand. Hidden between natural beauties, the Abaeté is enchanting and mysterious. It has the Casa da Música, the Casa das Lavadeiras, shops, bars and restaurants.
:: PRAIAS (BEACHES)
Salvador is surrounded by beautiful beaches. There are both calm and lively ones. Among them, the most popular are Barra, Jaguaribe, Itapuã, Stella Mares, Aleluia and Flamengo beaches.
Salvador is surrounded by beautiful beaches. There are both calm and lively ones. Among them, the most popular are Barra, Jaguaribe, Itapuã, Stella Mares, Aleluia and Flamengo beaches.
:: ILHA DOS FRADES
It is an island paradise located in the middle of Baía de Todos os Santos. Beach huts offer a variety of traditional Bahian snacks. This is also a good place to practice snorkeling.
It is an island paradise located in the middle of Baía de Todos os Santos. Beach huts offer a variety of traditional Bahian snacks. This is also a good place to practice snorkeling.
:: MORRO DE SÃO PAULO
It is an island with unmatched beauty, and is divided in to the village and 04 coves. In addition to calm beaches, it also has party beaches with fun and music for all tastes.
It is an island with unmatched beauty, and is divided in to the village and 04 coves. In addition to calm beaches, it also has party beaches with fun and music for all tastes.
:: PRAIA DO FORTE
Considered the Brazilian Polynesia, this place shelters the TAMAR Project to protect the sea turtles, the Jubarte Whale Project, the Fortress and Castle of Garcia D’Ávila, the Sapiranga Reserve, and paradisiacal natural pools.
Considered the Brazilian Polynesia, this place shelters the TAMAR Project to protect the sea turtles, the Jubarte Whale Project, the Fortress and Castle of Garcia D’Ávila, the Sapiranga Reserve, and paradisiacal natural pools.
:: CACHOEIRA
As one of the historical cities of the Bahian Reconcavous, this area is a rich heritage site of religious, military and civil architecture. Cachoeira is the base of the 1st sisterhood of black women descended from African slaves.
As one of the historical cities of the Bahian Reconcavous, this area is a rich heritage site of religious, military and civil architecture. Cachoeira is the base of the 1st sisterhood of black women descended from African slaves.
:: CARNAVAL (CARNIVAL)
It is the biggest party in the world. The city stops for 07 days to celebrate it. People party in the street behind the trios elétricos (big trucks which play music) with lots of music, dance, food and drinks.
It is the biggest party in the world. The city stops for 07 days to celebrate it. People party in the street behind the trios elétricos (big trucks which play music) with lots of music, dance, food and drinks.