Belmonte

STORY CITY

Nestled in a valley between the Jequitinhonha River and the Atlantic Ocean, Belmonte was so named in allusion to the town of the navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral. The imposing river travels through extensive mangrove swamps and coconut plantations until the encounter with the sea. The deserted beaches, a stronghold of peace, complete the simple landscape.
In flood season, the clay Jequitinhonha carries its banks, making the red soils. So, get a humidity conducive to the abundance of crustaceans, not for nothing, yielding to the city the nickname "the capital of guaiamum. Some colonial mansions testify to the good times of growing cocoa in the late nineteenth century. In the center of town, draws attention an impressive lighthouse. Commissioned in 1892 the same company that built the Eiffel Tower, the Lighthouse of Belmonte justifies the current location because of an unexpected decrease of 1,500 from natural sea water.
The historical assumption suggests that the first "signs" of land sighted by Cabral's fleet departed Jequitinhonha River, much more voluminous 500 years ago. The Atlantic species - herbs floating tree trunks and roots - swept away by the force of the water, floated at the mercy of ocean currents.

MEANING OF NAME

So named in allusion to the birthplace of the navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral.

FEATURES

A city full of mysteries, traditions, cultures, landscapes, exotic places, interesting people, paradise beaches and other things unexplored by me and you. Discover Belmonte, Bahia!

GETTING THERE

Leaving Porto Seguro and take the BR-367 northward to the city of Santa Cruz Cabrália. In Cabrália, cross the river by ferry to the João de Tiba wharf of St. Andrew. From there, take the BA-001 to Belmonte.

Another option is to leave Salvador and follow the BR-101 to the south of the state, to the junction with the BA-275 which leads to the locality.

LOCATION

Southern Bahia

Sea moreno Beach

The beach city of Mar Moreno has a normal differential beaches. Its water is darker (brown) due to the meeting of the waters of the Jequitinhonha River to the sea. In rainy seasons of the year when the river rises Jequitinhonha waters color beach water is equal to the color of river water.
It is a spectacle of nature. "The mixture of seawater and river provides a more beautiful tan color, jambo!
It is the beach of the people of Belmonte. Visited by surfers and extreme sports. There are beach huts, which makes the tasting of typical dishes of Bahia.

Middle Beach

Islet at the mouth of the river Jequitinhonha, great for fishing. With difficult access, except by boat. By difficult access to the beach is one of the most pristine environments existing in Bahia and enjoy nature can still almost unexplored

Mogiguiçaba Beach

It has a rich biodiversity, the beach is attracting great attention from environmentalists for its preservation. A river of the same name offers, in its clear waters and calm, a good choice for bathrooms. Displays good infrastructure, with tents, hostels and camping sites, making it ideal for a family outing.

Winding along its course, the remarkable presence of anacondas in the lowlands of the Black River earned him the nickname Sucuruiuba. Its waters flow into the village of Mogiquiçaba, the best stretch to relax and bathe. The River offers plenty of fish: bass, mullet and piau, and oysters.

Barra Beach

Quite complete, this beach surrounded by coconut trees and native vegetation includes in his itinerary, fishing reel, surf and a pleasant visit to their beach huts.