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The coast from Santo André to Caraíva
 SANTA CRUZ CABRÁLIA
At Santa Cruz Cabrália in 1500 the Portuguese under Pedro Álvares Cabral tread onto Brazilian soil for the first time. The city is divided into the upper city with some buildings from the colonial time as well as the church Nossa Senhora da Conceição from the year 1630. From the fore court of the church you have a wonderful view over the coast and of the Rio João de Tiba.
Also the lower city with its boutiques and shops is well worth a visit. From the old fishing harbor consideration trips to the beautiful places of the region are undertaken daily.
Beaches:
The Praia de Arakakaí is protected by a corral reef, thereby waves for sporting types like surfing and body-surfing form.
The Praia dos Lençóis or Águas Profundas bear the name (deep water) due to the big waves and rough see.
COROA VERMELHA
Also Coroa Vermelha belongs to the historically significant places in Brazil. In Coroa Vermelha a cross and a commemoration stone marks the spot where the first mass was celebrated on Brazilian soil. Coroa Vermelha is one of the significant Pataxí settlements of Bahia, in correspondence is manifold of Indian craftsmanship. A visit to the Indian markets in the center of the town is definitively recommended.
A little outside Coroa Vermelha, the Pataxó Indian reservation Jaqueira is situated. Here the interested guest can, for a small recompense, get an insight into the life and rituals of the Pataxó Indians.
Beaches:
The Praio de Mutarí is a ist beautiful and quiet beach near the mouth of the Rio Mutarí.
The well frequented beach Praia do Coroa Vermelha can be reached directly from the town. Fine, white sand and fore ground reefs invites to bathing. From here boat trips can be booked. The beach is also suitable for water sports such as sailing or wind surfing. During the low tide, it is possible to stroll along the Coroa Vermelha (Red Crown), a huge sand bank right up to Ponto da Coroa Vermelha.
PORTO SEGURO
See Section "Porto Seguro".
ARRAIAL D'AJUDA
After crossing over the Rio Buranhém by ferry from Porto Seguro in southerly direction you reach Arraial d'Ajuda. Not by chance does the route count to the most beautiful on the coastal region of south Bahia.
Arraial d'Ajuda is a lively tourist center. Alongside artists, boutiques and good restaurants, the handicraft arts demand a fixed status in the city.
TRANCOSO
Trancoso, more southerly, is a congenial little settlement remaining from a Jesuit village of the 16 century. The church of Trancoso São João Batista dos Índios was built in 1586.
In the 70s the town was discovered by the hippies. At this time the town still consisted of one alley with houses on either side, the church in the back ground and a clear view to the sea. Today this plaza is the town center of Trancoso. When tourism began in the 90s Trancoso grew to be one of the bigger towns on the coast.
Today Trancoso lives mainly from tourism. Particularly, the well to do in the Brazilian society treasures the palpitating life in this small city. Even though you can find everything in Trancoso, up to golf clubs, there are also a number of art handicraftsmen, artists and sculptors.
CARAÍVA
The arrival in Caraíva is already an experience. The old Pataxó village can only be reached by canoe. This picturesque town distinguishes itself with the charm of times long gone by. Whilst the world sinks in hectic, Caraíva manages to get by with only two telephone lines. |
