Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira, Historic site in Cachoeira, Brazil.

The Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira is a protected area of about 670 buildings on the left bank of the Paraguaçu River, 100 km from Salvador. Its linear street grid follows the terrain, with churches and public buildings on the higher ground. Most structures date from the 18th and 19th centuries and share a neoclassical character, forming the largest expression of Recôncavo Baiano Baroque.

The site began as a settlement in the 1600s and grew into one of Bahia's most important cities during the 18th and 19th centuries through sugar and tobacco trade. The surviving buildings date mainly from this period of prosperity, when the city held a major role in regional commerce.

The buildings show colonial architecture influenced by European and African styles, visible in the facades and courtyards throughout the site. Walking through the streets, you notice how local craft traditions and religious practices remain active today in the daily use of churches and public spaces.

The site is best explored on foot, as the old streets are narrow and difficult for cars. A visit is most comfortable during cooler months, and information is available from signage and local guides throughout the area.

The D. Pedro II Bridge, an iron structure, is one of the landmarks listed within the protected area alongside the market, the railway and the hydroelectric plant. The set covers roughly 670 buildings and was listed by IPHAN in 1971 under process 843.