Saubara

Saubara is a municipality on the coast of Bahia featuring a varied landscape of beaches, rocky cliffs, and mangrove forests. The area comprises several villages including Cabuçu, Bom Jesus dos Pobres, and Araripe that together form this coastal region.

The region took shape in the mid-1500s near Ponta de Saubara as people adapted to coastal life in this area. The name comes from saúva ants, which were noted by the indigenous inhabitants who first lived here.

The municipality incorporates multiple villages including Cabuçu, Bom Jesus dos Pobres, and Araripe, each contributing distinct local traditions to the region.

The municipality sits roughly 100 kilometers from Salvador, making it accessible as a day trip from the capital. The flat to gently rolling terrain makes walking around comfortable and offers good views of the coastal landscape.

The place name underwent a shift during colonial times, with the original indigenous word being adapted through language changes of the period. This transformation shows how European settlement reshaped local nomenclature across the region.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

Shares border with: Salvador, Madre de Deus, Salinas da Margarida, Cachoeira, Maragogipe, Santo Amaro, São Francisco do Conde

GPS coordinates: -12.73778,-38.76889

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44