Top Experiences in Cachoeira

Attention: this route takes place every first and third Saturday of each month (with a minimum of 10 people).

The Rota da Liberdade Ethnic Tourism Nucleus, originating from the Quilombola Basin and Iguape Valley Council, is formed by representatives and residents of the Kaonge, Dendê, Kalemba, Engenho da Ponte and Santiago do Iguape quilombos, who reside in the Bahian reconcavo, at 1:30 am, from Salvador.
In a participatory way, the nucleus developed the Freedom Route, which features activities that present the history, geography, culture and way of life of communities recognized as remaining quilombolas on the banks of the Bay of Iguape Cachoeira Bahia.
All routes are directed by people from the communities themselves, trained in history, regional geography, first aid and trail driving.

* It is worth noting that the order of experiences can be changed, due to weather conditions or other factors that impact the experience.

Ivan Bahia Travel Guide takes you back to the Colonial Roots of Brazil :

Cachoeira, back to the Colonial Roots

to discover culture and history inland in Bahia.

Available in English / Français / Nederlands.

Ivan Bahia Travel Guide takes you to the colonial roots of Brazil :
to the colonial city Cachoeira, in the Recôncavo Baianowhere you will discover culture and beautiful nature inland Bahia, inclusive a mangrove-trip along the Paraguaçu and a typical moqueca lunch (Bahian food)
Private tour in a comfortable 4x4 SUV - with fully covid-19 vaccinated driver -
Available in English / Français / Nederlands.

The journey to the historic town of Cachoeira will take you around the coast of All Saints Bay, in the Recôncavo Baiano, and surprise you with a delightful day of insights into Brazilian rural life.
This region is rich in history and natural beauty. Cachoeira is located 110 km (68 mi) from Salvador and was, during the colonial period, a thriving commercial city with a busy river port. It was here that we started the battles against the Portuguese for the consolidation of Brazil's independence in Bahia.
This tour can be done from Tuesday to Saturday.

On this tour you will discover the unique region around the Bay of All Saints, the Recôncavo. This is the most African region of Brazil that received the first sugar cane plantations and the first slaves, imported from black Africa. This is a "back to the roots" tour that will give you an unforgettable experience of expatriation.
Leaving Salvador, we pass the poor suburbs of Salvador and, later, a succession of fields for agriculture and grasslands. A whirling road passing by bamboo plantations takes us first to the city of Santo Amaro where we visit the amazing and busy local market and some streets and squares in the center. Then, the road takes us to the historical city of Cachoeira that lies majestically in the valley of the Paraguaçu river. Here, we stroll through the picturesque streets with its old colonial houses and churches and there will be time for lunch. In the afternoon we visit the cigar factory of Dannemann where the famous top class cigars are still hand rolled.

Travel back in time and spend the day following the path of the slavery history in Salvador of Bahia in the 1500s.
Explore the city's history through the African heritage and visiting the most important highlights of the colonial town listed as the humanity´s Heritage by UNESCO, then understand the unique soul of the ancestrality and feel the power of the sorority of the balck women in good death´s sisterhood.