Bahia · Brazil
In the destination Costa dos Coqueiros.
In the photo: Igreja de São Francisco de Assis and the seafront of Praia do Forte, Mata de São João
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The city
Mata de São João brings together Praia do Forte, Imbassaí and historic heritage on the Costa dos Coqueiros. The village and the beach allow walks on foot, Castelo Garcia d’Ávila adds a cultural visit and the meeting of the river and the sea shapes the landscape of Imbassaí. Choose your base according to your tours.
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The local experience
Praia do Forte is a coastal locality of Mata de São João with a village, beach and reefs. The presence of shops and restaurants makes it easy to combine a walk through the village with a seaside stroll.
Imbassaí combines beach and river in one of the landscapes of the Mata de São João coast. The outing allows you to observe the relationship between the sand strip, the fresh water and the sea, with attention to currents and the day's conditions.
The Castelo Garcia d’Ávila is a historic complex in the region of Praia do Forte, in Mata de São João. The ruins and the cultural visit present part of the history of the occupation of the Bahian coast.
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The Igreja de São Francisco de Assis is located in the village of Praia do Forte, close to the sea. Its white façade and position by the waterfront are part of the scenery on a walk through the village.
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The Visitor Center of the Fundação Projeto Tamar in Praia do Forte showcases marine turtle conservation through tanks, aquariums and educational spaces. It is located around the farol Garcia d'Ávila, next to the village, in Mata de São João.
Discover Centro de Visitantes da Fundação Projeto Tamar – Praia do Forte
