Tucano

Tucano is a municipality in Bahia with varied vegetation and a mix of urban areas and farmland spread across its territory. The town has schools, health centers, and basic services that serve the local population.

The area began as a settlement during Portuguese colonization in the 1600s and gradually became an administrative center. This early foundation shaped what the place is today within Bahia state.

Music and food from the Northeast shape how people celebrate together here, marking the rhythm of local life throughout the year.

The town is best explored on foot or by local transportation, as most services and facilities are centrally located. Facilities are basic, so it helps to ask locals for directions or information about what is available.

The area has natural thermal springs that produce warm water and create unusual rock formations in the landscape. These geothermal features make the place geologically distinct and worth noticing when visiting.

Location: Bahia

Elevation above the sea: 202 m

Shares border with: Araci, Sátiro Dias, Cipó, Biritinga, Nova Soure, Quijingue, Ribeira do Amparo, Ribeira do Pombal

Website: http://tucano.ba.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -10.96278,-38.78694

Latest update: December 23, 2025 02:21