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State of Brazil
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Bahia Interior is a large region that covers the less-developed west and north of the state of Bahia in Brazil. It includes the "Coconut Coast" (Costa dos Coqueiros), which is the most northern region on the coast of Bahia, Brazil.
Grande Salvador (Greater Salvador) is in northern coast of the state of Bahia in Brazil.
The Central South is an inland region in the state of Bahia in Brazil. It is famous for being the centre of the diamond rush in the 19th century.
Southern Bahia is a region of the state of Bahia, in the Northeast of Brazil.
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By plane
From Salvador airport there are connections throughout the state
the first capital of Brazil is home to a unique blend of indigenous, African and European cultures; its Carnival fun is famous, and the influence of African culture and religion is remarkable
if your destination is Abrolhos, then you will start here
Ilhéus is a city in Bahia that is approximately 450 km south of state capital Salvador. This city of 180,000 inhabitants is the hometown of Jorge Amado, maybe the best-known modern Brazilian writer.
an island at the entrance of Todos os Santos Bay with 40 km of beaches and exuberant tropical vegetation
it has amazing beaches and preserved areas of Mata Atlântica, an original tropical jungle
the main attraction is the hydroelectri complex of three dams that provide power for much of Northeast Brazil
Abrolhos is an archipelago off the coast of Bahia, a state of Northeast Brazil.
Boa Nova National Park (known locally as Parque Nacional de Boa Nova) is a protected natural area in the state of Bahia of northeastern Brazil. The park is a transitional zone between ecosystems with the Atlantic forests toward one side of the park and the arid brush of the Caatinga at the other.
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