Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland

Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland

Discover the most African region of Brazil, birthplace of Samba and Capoeira

on this tour in the region around the Bay of All Saints, the Recôncavo. Here arrived the first sugar cane plantations of the colony and here were put to work the first slaves, imported from black Africa. Leaving the city, we pass poor suburbs of Salvador and, later, a succession of fields for agriculture and grasslands. A whirling road passing by bamboo and sugar cane plantations takes us first to the city of Santo Amaro. Here, we visit the amazing and busy local market of and some streets and squares in the center. Then, the road takes us to the historical city of Cachoeira that lies majestically in the valley of the Paraguaçu River. Here, we do a walking tour through the picturesque streets with its old houses and churches. There will be time for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the cigar factory of Dannemann (if during the week and not on a holiday) where the famous top class cigars are still hand rolled.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hansen Bahia Museum, Rua 13 de Maio no. 13, Cachoeira, State of Bahia 44300-000 Brazil

You see some of the most interesting works of the painter Hansen Bahia and learn some about his life.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pousada Convento do Carmo, Praça da Aclamação, s/n - Centro, Cachoeira - BA, 44300-000, Brazil

We visit the main square of the town with the city hall and the ensemble of the churches and convent of the Carmelites.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nossa Senhora da Purificacao Church, Praca da Purificacao 35, Santo Amaro, State of Bahia 44200-000 Brazil

We will visit this vibrating black town with his charming and colourful market and main square with the Church of Purification.

Duration: 1 hour