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ABOUT ARRAIAL D´AJUDA
Arraial d'Ajuda is a village 4 km from Porto Seguro and is internationally known for its beautiful beaches and lush rainforest preserve. Its prime location allows guests to move easily to visit and see the most beautiful beaches from Bahia.
The Arraial is part of the "Discovery Coast", the starting point of Brazil´s history and birthplace of the culture mix that produced a hospitable and generous people that are is ready to serve its visitors with joy and respect.
The Arraial also represents the avant-garde in affairs that are common today, but have real significance here. Environmental preservation, cultural diversity, encouraging tolerance and the search for life in a natural style are not just empty speeches. Those are daily practices that attract artists from different parts of the world to that nice village.
Here we have different options at day and at night, with multiple attractions in Arraial itself, like the Mucugê street, which surprises with its restaurants of typical dishes as well as haute cuisine, galleries, workshops, live music houses and many other options. There are also luaus and parties on the idyllic beaches of the region, like Apaga-fogo, AcaraÃpe, Mucugê, Parracho, Pitinga, TaÃpe, CaraÃva, Praia do Espelho and Trancoso.
 Historic Town Center Arraial d'AjudaThe historic town center, listed by Iphan, comprises the simple church of Our Lady of Help Mother, built in 1551 and home to a gazebo that reveals all of Ferry Road and the meeting of Buranhém river to the sea. The building, which is in front of a square, is framed by a simple and colorful houses, some turned into crafts shops. |  Historic Town Center Arraial d'AjudaThe historic town center, listed by Iphan, comprises the simple church of Our Lady of Help Mother, built in 1551 and home to a gazebo that reveals all of Ferry Road and the meeting of Buranhém river to the sea. The building, which is in front of a square, is framed by a simple and colorful houses, some turned into crafts shops. |  LookoutLookout that reveals all of Ferry Road and the meeting of Buranhém river to the sea, and some beaches, the wall of the gazebo and full of ribbons of Our Lady of Help, tied by faithful there make their desires. |
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 Color AlleyThe Street Mucugê, which since the 80 houses the most transadas Arraial d'Ajuda craft shops, also won bars, restaurants and nightlife. In the item shop, bet on home furnishings, clothes and accessories - on the shelves, the highlights are the pieces brought from India and Indonesia. Also in the Beco das Cores, a nice alley in Mucugê Street, there are shops full of handmade objects and tasteful, cafes, restaurants and live music. |  The Mucugê StreetThe Street Mucugê, which since the 80 houses the most transadas Arraial d'Ajuda craft shops, also won bars, restaurants and nightlife. In the item shop, bet on home furnishings, clothes and accessories - on the shelves, the highlights are the pieces brought from India and Indonesia. Also in the Beco das Cores, a nice alley in Mucugê Street, there are shops full of handmade objects and tasteful, cafes, restaurants and live music. |  Mucugê beachCentral beach of Arraial d'Ajuda, Mucugê is full of beach huts and is packed with families and traveling in high season and summer. The natural pools are good for swimming and water sports. In summer it is luaus and raves scenario that have proven to dawn. |
 Buranhem Riverferry crossing by Buranhem River that separates Porto Seguro Arraial d'Ajuda |  Ponta do Apaga FogoGateway to those who come to Arraial d'ferry Help arriving from Porto Seguro. |  Aquárium IslandEvery Friday from 20h. The Aquarium of the Island located between Porto and SAFE Arraial d`Ajuda. A fantastic green area and consists of native vegetation, exotic (mangrove and salt marsh). Palm trees, coconut palms and bromeliads, valued by stage lighting. Between tracks and mazes, offer the visitor an experience with the atmosphere of mystery and magic. |
 Recife de ForaWith Marine Park status and protected by bylaw, Reef OUT became one of the best points for diving in the area. There are rare species of corals such as the brain and the fire; in addition to fish, molluscs and visible turtles with mask and snorkel. Around are excellent picks for the practice of bottle diving, with depths that reach 15 meters. |  Arraial d'Ajuda Eco ParqueIn the midst of an Atlantic Forest reserve, the park offers toys for the kids and beach service for parents. In addition to water activities - water slides, wave pool and lazy river - have radically programs such as zip lining, rappelling, rock climbing, abseiling and tree climbing. In high season happen ax shows with bands on some weekends. |  Alcohol CatwalkMall mixed with bohemian area, the Discovery Catwalk (better known as Alcohol Catwalk) in the city center, is the meeting point for the pre-night. There are craft and souvenir shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants that make a company stalls beats at dusk. It's the best place to enjoy the typical Bahian cuisine and also mar.Lá of fruit-based delights is also where you can try the famous "devil", typical hit the region. |
 Porto Seguro Historical CenterThe first housing project in Brazil is located in Porto Seguro and focuses in the area also known as Old Town. Installed on top of a cliff perched on the edge, the space houses imposing buildings - highlights for the Marco Discovery, brought from Portugal by Gonçalo Coelho in 1503; Church of Our Lady of Pena (patron saint) with tower in china Macau; and the Chamber House and Jail, which houses the Porto Seguro Museum, fully restored. |  Porto Seguro Historical CenterThe first housing project in Brazil is located in Porto Seguro and focuses in the area also known as Old Town. Installed on top of a cliff perched on the edge, the space houses imposing buildings - highlights for the Marco Discovery, brought from Portugal by Gonçalo Coelho in 1503; Church of Our Lady of Pena (patron saint) with tower in china Macau; and the Chamber House and Jail, which houses the Porto Seguro Museum, fully restored. |  Porto Seguro Historical CenterThe first housing project in Brazil is located in Porto Seguro and focuses in the area also known as Old Town. Installed on top of a cliff perched on the edge, the space houses imposing buildings - highlights for the Marco Discovery, brought from Portugal by Gonçalo Coelho in 1503; Church of Our Lady of Pena (patron saint) with tower in china Macau; and the Chamber House and Jail, which houses the Porto Seguro Museum, fully restored. |
 Coroa VermelhaConsidered landing point of Pedro Alvarez Cabral expedition when he arrived in Brazil, Red Crown attracts tourists who come in search of a quiet cove with shallow waters and white sands. Scenario also the first Mass said in our lands, focuses crafts shops produced by Pataxó Indians and tents. Is eight miles from downtown Cabália. |  Pitinga BeachThe Arraial d'Ajuda beaches are accessible on foot, down the Mucugê Street (in the back, the slope gets steeper ... bet on motorcycle taxis!). Arriving at the beach of the same name - full of megabarracas that fill in summer - on the left are the most tranquil beaches, as AraçaÃpe, Fisherman and goes out fire. On the right is the popular beach of Brill with bars frequented by young people. Continuing the walk one comes to the Pitinga, less muvucada and with few - but charming - tents and hostel |  Pitinga BeachThe Arraial d'Ajuda beaches are accessible on foot, down the Mucugê Street (in the back, the slope gets steeper ... bet on motorcycle taxis!). Arriving at the beach of the same name - full of megabarracas that fill in summer - on the left are the most tranquil beaches, as AraçaÃpe, Fisherman and goes out fire. On the right is the popular beach of Brill with bars frequented by young people. Continuing the walk one comes to the Pitinga, less muvucada and with few - but charming - tents and hostel |
 Taipe BeachRest. This is what you will find when you visit the beach TaÃpe. Look no hype. TaÃpe is the opposite of that. The beach is between Trancoso and Arraial D'Help, accessible by a dirt road that connects these two famous praias.Por be hidden between cliffs up to 20 meters high, TaÃpe is secluded and quiet. Because of this, is visited by naturists. Turtles also find there a perfect place to spawn. |  Taipe BeachRest. This is what you will find when you visit the beach TaÃpe. Look no hype. TaÃpe is the opposite of that. The beach is between Trancoso and Arraial D'Help, accessible by a dirt road that connects these two famous praias.Por be hidden between cliffs up to 20 meters high, TaÃpe is secluded and quiet. Because of this, is visited by naturists. Turtles also find there a perfect place to spawn. |  Rio da Barraonly 6 km from Arraial d'Ajuda, already in the district and Trancoso. |
 PataxósIn Barra Velha reserves (Arraial d'Ajuda) and Jaqueira (Porto Seguro) |  PataxósIn Barra Velha reserves (Arraial d'Ajuda) and Jaqueira (Porto Seguro) |  TrancosoThe center of Trancoso is as famous as the beaches! The square, home to the little church and a football field, is framed by almond trees and colorful houses that function as bars, restaurants and shops. By day, the Square is a quiet one. In the evening, however, comes alive with the movement in trade, the back-and-forth of locals and tourists and the noise of football molecada. Be sure to check out the beautiful view descortinado the gazebo behind St John's church, built in 1656. |
 TrancosoThe center of Trancoso is as famous as the beaches! The square, home to the little church and a football field, is framed by almond trees and colorful houses that function as bars, restaurants and shops. By day, the Square is a quiet one. In the evening, however, comes alive with the movement in trade, the back-and-forth of locals and tourists and the noise of football molecada. Be sure to check out the beautiful view descortinado the gazebo behind St John's church, built in 1656. |  CaraivaHidden in a peninsula in southern Bahia, it´s a perfect place to relax as art and do absolutely nothing – otherwise as option, visitors can take a boat trip, walk on the beach or be in a forró party until the wee hours |  Espelho BeachAnother hidden beach, that time between the villages of Trancoso and CaraÃva. Praia do Espelho (Mirror beach) is considered one of the most fascinating beaches of Brazil. Perfect, by its nature, with a bucolic vocation we bring together blue waters forming natural pools, colossal white and red cliffs, and streams and coconut trees. |
Location:
Road access to Arraial d'Ajuda can be done through two routes:
1. From Eunapolis (BR 101), follow the BR 367 road towards Porto Seguro. At Km 32, near VERA CRUZ, at the junction, go to the BA 001 road towards Arraial d'Ajuda.
2. From Porto Seguro (BR 367), cross the mouth of Buranhém river by ferry and rise to the center of Arraial d'Ajuda. The crossing takes about 10 minutes and operates daily from 15 to 15 minutes between 06: 00AM and 00:00 PM. After this time, the service will operate every 1 hour all night long.
The city of Porto Seguro offers a modern airport that receives flights from major domestic airlines and charter flights from abroad, that provide quick and convenient access to this southern Bahia paradise.
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