Canavieiras

Canavieiras is a coastal municipality in Bahia featuring sandy beaches, mangrove forests, and rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The area spreads across low, fertile coastal strips where freshwater and saltwater meet.

The area began as a small fishing settlement in the 19th century, later gaining importance through cocoa exports. This economic growth connected the local population to global trade routes.

The municipality maintains traditional fishing methods passed down through generations that shape daily life in coastal settlements. These practices remain visible in how local people work and live along the waterfront.

Visitors should prepare for tropical weather and bring light clothing and sun protection. The coastal region is best explored on local routes, with boats being the best way to see the mangroves and river inlets.

Three rivers converge to create a rare transition zone where freshwater and saltwater meet at the same spot. This occurrence enriches the local environment and provides habitat for species adapted to both conditions.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Una, Belmonte, Mascote, Santa Luzia

Website: https://canavieiras.ba.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -15.67500,-38.94694

Latest update: December 23, 2025 14:47