For decades Porto Seguro has been famous […]
Do you know that story that Portuguese Brazil started in Porto Seguro? In this script we discover that this wasn’t really the case.
For decades Porto Seguro was famous for being the first beach in Brazil (the one where the Portuguese discovered this new land of yours). But since 2017 Barra do Cahy, on the Prado coast, has held the title of “Brazil’s 1st beach”.
According to researchers, the strip of sand described in the letter of Pero Vaz de Caminha, in 1500, in the far south of present-day Bahia, would have been the exact place where Pedro Álvares Cabral’s crew made their first strategic stop for 40 hours before arrival. in Porto Seguro.
Currently, the beach is also home to a replica of the wooden cross and an excerpt of Pero Vaz de Caminha’s letter, which reads: “Barra do Cahy, Brazil was born here.”
“In addition to its historical value, Barra do Cahy also has a geographical and cultural value of great importance. The cradle of the Brazilian nation began from Barra do Cahy”, defines the mayor of Prado, Gilvan da Silva Santos, in a note sent to Travel by fare.
By sea, the view remains the same as in the passionate descriptions of foreign navigators who had just discovered wild Brazil in the 16th century. Where the sea meets the river, it is also possible to take boat trips in the narrow corridors of the Caí River, passing through the mangroves.
From the sea you can still see Monte Pascoal, the first piece of land seen by Portuguese navigators and described in the detailed map of Caminha.
DISCOVER THE FIRST BRAZILIAN BEACH
WHAT TO DO AT THE PRADO
Urbanized and with the best infrastructure in the region, Prado is an uninviting center for those seeking paradisiacal environments in the north-east.
But before setting foot on the more distant beaches of this coastline of 84 km of strips of sand (mostly deserted), it is worth visiting the beaches in the centre, such as the urban one of Coqueiral, Novo Prado and Lagoa Pequena (generally a large strip of compacted sand with some tents).
The city’s historic center is home to Beco das Garrafas, a gastronomic hub operating out of 19th-century houses, on a sidewalk on Rua Ruy Barbosa, whose name is inspired by the street of the same name in Rio.
Isolated beaches
Between the Prado and the Cumuruxatiba neighborhood, a simple coastal road (BA-001) takes visitors to a sequence of isolated beaches in the far south of Bahia.
Along the route of around nine beaches, visitors can arrive by car or bicycle, crossing strips of sand, at the foot of colorful cliffs up to 40 meters high.
Whatever the means of transport, the trip is worth it for the possibility of moving from beach to beach, along stretches of coast. Cumuruxatiba, in fact, is one of the most exclusive places in the region, a sort of family version of the far south of Bahia, with beaches with calm and shallow waters.
It is in this Prado neighborhood that visitors take boat trips between the mangroves of Barra do Cahy, where the sea meets the Caí River, and Corumbau, the municipality’s last destination, near Caraíva, in Porto Seguro.
At low tide it is not uncommon to see swimmers leaving on foot from Cumuruxatiba, 12 km away, and returning in the late afternoon, with the support of local agencies.
Another highlight of the region is Recife de Guaratiba, a coral reef that emerges at low tide, where it is possible to snorkel among fish and corals.
I WAIT VIDEO
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
