Cairú Archipelago - Bahia
27-02-2021
Cairu ("House of the Sun" in Tupi Guarani) is an archipelago near the coast of Salvador, capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, which is separated from the mainland one arm of the sea. As one of only two archipelago communities in Brazil, the Cairu Archipelago is made up of 36 islands, the largest of which are Cairu, Tinharé and Boipeba, with famous locations like Morro de São Paulo and Moreré.In addition to its rich historical heritage, dated to the early days of Portuguese colonization, the territory of the archipelago of 460.98 km² inserted in Environmental Protection Areas has an excellent accommodation infrastructure, beautiful white sand beaches and offers stunning boat trips, with natural pools and diving options to observe the rich marine fauna. The delicious local cuisine, particularly in the floating restaurants of the Canasvieiras Island, is based on artisanal fishing (fish, shrimp, octopus) and shellfish culture, with specialties of fresh oysters or oysters au gratin accompanied by caipirinhas. The Environmental Protection Area of?? Tinharé and Boipeba with hot-humid climate, presents a rich estuarine ecosystem, with mangroves, beaches of rare scenic beauty, hills, reefs, bars, channels and islets, extensive areas of sandbanks, swamps and remnants Atlantic Forest with associated fauna: alligators and many species of birds.
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Morro de São Paulo Mirante André Urel, CC BY-SA 4.0