Rio de Contas, Colonial municipality in Bahia, Brazil
Rio de Contas sits at an elevation of 547 meters, featuring colonial architecture, streets with original layouts, and preserved stone buildings.
The settlement originated in 1723 as Vila Nova de Nossa Senhora do Livramento das Minas do Rio de Contas during the Brazilian gold rush period.
The local population maintains regional traditions through regular festivals, music performances, and traditional food preparation methods specific to Bahia.
The municipality offers multiple accommodation options, restaurants serving regional dishes, and serves as an entry point to Chapada Diamantina National Park.
The National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage protects the architectural ensemble of Rio de Contas, including the Town Hall and Prison complex.
Location: Bahia
Elevation above the sea: 547 m
Shares border with: Abaíra, Livramento de Nossa Senhora, Brumado, Dom Basílio, Érico Cardoso, Ituaçu, Jussiape, Rio do Pires
Website: http://riodecontas.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -13.57889,-41.81083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:16
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