The Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church, located in Salvador in the state of Bahia, is one of the most iconic churches in the country. What makes this church particularly remarkable is its strong connection to Afro-Brazilian traditions and Candomblé, a syncretic religion of African origin practiced in Brazil. Every year, thousands of faithful flock to the Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church to participate in the famous Lavagem Festival, a religious celebration that blends Catholic rituals with Candomblé traditions, in a spirit of religious syncretism unique to the region. It is also renowned for its 'fitas', small strips of
Just behind the beautiful beach of Cacimbinhas (Tibau do Sul), and after a well-deserved swim, it is common to go see the sunset on the small dunes around. These dunes are often requested, many families come to spend a few hours sandboarding.
A small 20-minute climb in the sand offers a breathtaking view. Many Brazilians and a few tourists come to settle there, often after a swim, to watch the sun set. The light at the end of the day gives a magnificent color to the hundreds of palm trees on the horizon, and groups of friends flock and
Cacimbinhas beach is a beach in Tibau do Sul, in the north-east of Brazil, near Pipa. It is a beach famous for its beauty and the viewpoint offering a magnificent view of the beach. This beach is considered one of the most beautiful in the region, but also one of the cleanest!
After a superb swim, it is common to go and watch the sunset on the small dunes a stone's throw from the beach, for a memorable experience.
Photo: Helena Erin, 2023
