Itacaré, Coastal municipality in Bahia, Brazil.
Description
Itacaré is a coastal municipality in Bahia situated about 70 kilometers north of Ilhéus, stretching along the Atlantic Ocean. The area features white sand beaches and dense tropical forests spread across eight distinct neighborhoods.
History
The settlement was founded in 1732 as Vila de São Miguel da Barra do Rio de Contas and served Jesuits in converting Pataxó and Tupiniquim tribes. This early foundation shaped the area for centuries and left marks on the local structure and population.
Culture
The local population shows a mix of indigenous, African, and European heritage, visible through capoeira performances and regional celebrations held throughout the year. This cultural blend shapes daily life and creates a lively community with its own traditions.
Practical
The place is straightforward to explore with accommodations, restaurants, and sports facilities distributed across the different neighborhoods. Visitors should know that the best time for surfing depends on seasonal conditions and that forest hikes are best started early in the day.
Did you know?
The municipal area encompasses a significant portion of Serra do Conduru State Park with its protected forests. The coastline features thirteen beaches, each with distinct wave and wind patterns that appeal to different water sports enthusiasts.
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Praia de Itacarezinho
11.6 km
Serra do Conduru State Park
20.8 km
Contas Lighthouse
1.3 km
Igreja Matriz de São Miguel
129 mQuilombo João Rodrigues
1.1 kmQuilombo Porto de Trás
1.3 kmQuilombo Porto do Oitizeiro
2.2 kmQuilombo Fojo
1.1 kmQuilombo Água Vermelha
1.1 kmPrainha
21.9 kmVila Rosa
19.5 kmAccess to the Jeribucaçu beach
6 kmPraia do Segredo
6.3 kmEstacionamento Praias Engenhoca e Hawaizinho
9 kmCachoeira do Leandro
4.3 kmPraia do Havaízinho
9.2 kmPraia da Camboinha
9.7 kmPraia Pé de Serra
23 kmTujuipe Waterfall Entrance
15.6 kmPraia de Jeribucassu
7.5 kmSão José Beach
4.1 kmPrainha
3.5 kmRibeira Beach
1.9 kmPraia da Costa
1.7 kmTiririca Beach
1.6 kmRezende Beach
1.5 kmPraia da Concha
912 mEngenhoca
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