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Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland
2 Adults x $250.00
$500.00
Approx Total
$500.00
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Dutch
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance fees for museums, churches, parks.
Overview
On this tour you will discover the unique region around the Bay of All Saints, the Recôncavo. This is the most African region of Brazil that received the first sugar cane plantations and the first slaves, imported from black Africa. This is a "back to the roots" tour that will give you an unforgettable experience of expatriation.
Leaving Salvador, we pass the poor suburbs of Salvador and, later, a succession of fields for agriculture and grasslands. A whirling road passing by bamboo plantations takes us first to the city of Santo Amaro where we visit the amazing and busy local market 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 stroll through the picturesque streets with its old colonial houses and churches and there will be time for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the cigar factory of Dannemann where the famous top class cigars are still hand rolled.
Itinerary
Hansen Bahia Museum
You see some of the most interesting works of the painter Hansen Bahia, a German guy who came to Brazil running away from Nazism and finally settled in Cachoeira, and learn some about his life.
15 minutes
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We visit the main square of the town with the city hall and the ensemble of the churches and convent of the Carmelites with it's beautiful baroque inner court, now serving as a hotel.
30 minutes
Nossa Senhora da Purificacao Church
We stroll through some typical streets of this vibrating black town and visit the main square with the Church of Purification on one end and the City Hall, both in old Portuguese colonial style, on the other.
1 hour
Santo Amaro
We drive through this vibrating black town, one of the most important cities in the Recôncavo region, and visit it's very interesting and colorful market where the locals from the whole area go buy their food and other stuff!
1 hour
N/A
We visit the cigar factory of Dannemann in the town of São Félix on the other border of the Paraguaçu River, where they still make hand rolled cigars with the finest tobacco from the area, considered one of the best of Brazil!
30 minutes
Cachoeira
This is our final destination.In this historical old town, protected as National Heritage of Brazil, we stroll through the calm streets with beautiful old houses and churches in colonial Portuguese style and have gorgeous views on the Paraguaçu river and it's opposite river border.
1 hour
Imperial Ponte Dom Pedro II
We will drive over this bridge across the Paraguaçu river connecting the city of Cachoeira to that of São Félix. It was build by order of the second emperor of Brazil (Pedro II) in the 19th Century and will give us a excellent view to the big dam up stream.
5 minutes
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Free Cancellation
August 06100% refund
August 07No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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A great time!
Published on Jun, 2024
Had a wonderful day with Dirk. He is very knowledgeable on all things brazilian, history, politics, nature. He recomended the most wonderful lunch spot and we were not disapointed. A real expert!
A great time!
Published on Jun, 2024
Had a wonderful day with Dirk. He is very knowledgeable on all things brazilian, history, politics, nature. He recomended the most wonderful lunch spot and we were not disapointed. A real expert!
Explore the roots of Bahia
Published on Sep, 2023
Dirk was my tour guide. His knowledge of Bahia comes from decades of having lived in Salvador and being part of the community. He was awesome. I learned a lot. I spent three months in Salvador in 1998. I traveled to Santa Amaro to see Caetano Veloso perform in his home town, but I knew nothing about the city. Dirk did a great job of telling the history of the region. I also enjoyed our encounters withe people we met. Dirk is an excellent guide. I highly recommend this trip to those people who want to explore Afro- Brazilian culture.
Explore the roots of Bahia
Published on Sep, 2023
Dirk was my tour guide. His knowledge of Bahia comes from decades of having lived in Salvador and being part of the community. He was awesome. I learned a lot. I spent three months in Salvador in 1998. I traveled to Santa Amaro to see Caetano Veloso perform in his home town, but I knew nothing about the city. Dirk did a great job of telling the history of the region. I also enjoyed our encounters withe people we met. Dirk is an excellent guide. I highly recommend this trip to those people who want to explore Afro- Brazilian culture.
Explore Bahia with the best!
Published on Sep, 2023
Dirk was an amazing guide. He got us off the beaten path and helped to really understand what Salvador and Cachoeira really are and how these two historic cities fit into Brazil’s development.
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