Bahia Vacations, Bahia Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

The state of Bahia is located in Brazil's northeast and often referred to as the "Land of Happiness" or the "Land of the Drum". In the southern part of the state, the city of Porto Seguro was where the Portuguese first "discovered" and claimed Brazil as their own. The capital of Salvador was established on the peninsula of the baia Todos os Santos (All Saint's Bay). The entire state was named after the bay and called Bahia.

Bahia has a high concentration of people of African descent because many slaves were brought to the state to work on the sugar plantations. Because of this and cultural resistance, much of the West African culture has been preserved. The combination of Portuguese, Native American and African influences created a unique culture that is integral to the larger Brazilian culture. Bahia is where candomble, capoeira and samba orginated.

This state draws many tourists because of its miles of beautiful beaches and rich culture. It has the longest coastline of all the coastal Brazilian states. Inland there are historical cities and a big national park called Chapada Diamantina. Popular places to visit are: Salvador, Morro de Sao Paulo, Praia do Forte, Cachoeira, Lencois, and Porto Seguro.