Five hundred years ago , when he landed , Cabral already knew that Porto Seguro was a great discovery.Since that time , not only the Portugueses , but Dutch , Spanish , Italians , French , Brazilians , people from all over the world also found that five hundred years later , became much better.Not more than one hour flying from the main capitals , and supported by an air net that connects the city whit the biggest Brazilians urban centers , Porto Seguro has one of the biggest and best hostelling network of Brazil whit more than 37 thousand bedstead , for all tastes and pockets.

Whit so many options , wins the visitors and celebrate the travel agent , which satisfy his clients offering quality and also working whit interesting and competitive prices.Imagine all these in a real ecological paradise , where culture and history gives exciting returns into the past of a place which is the cradle of brazilian civilization.Wonderful beaches crossed by rivers , coconut palms , surrounded by the Atlantic Forest , mangrooves , cliffs in all textures of colors and a coral reffs which made this place a safety harbor.All the priviledged geography makes Porto Seguro a real natural outdoor museum , thrown down by IPHAN(National Institute of Arts an Historic Patrimony) , since 1973 , as a Natural National Patrimony and recognized by UNESCO , in the year 2000 , as a Natural Patrimony of Humanity.

The Historic City, first residence center of Brazil,shelter impressive buildings and valuable pieces of the XVI century,whit emphasizes on the Discovery Landmark, brought from Portugal by Gonçalo Coelho, in 1503; the Nossa Senhora da Pena Church, patron saint of the city,whit its tower all made of china from Macau; and the State Room Chamber and Jail-House that shelter the Museum of Porto Seguro, recently recover and inaugurate by Roberto Marinho's Foundation. Downtown,all the houses from the XVII century,also recognize as a Historic Patrimony,reminds the mysteries and secrets of a glorious and rich past.

In Porto Seguro , visitors of all ages – young fellows alone or in groups of friends , families whit children , couples in honeymoon , elders , business travellers , all of them have entertainment , fun and security guarantee.Besides the countless beaches – whit crystal-clear and unpolluted waters and a services structure that give confort and security to the visitors – scooners rides , scuba dives , ecological tracks , indian reserves , one of the biggest water park of Latin America , diversified shopping centers , handcrafts , good restaurants , all these explain why Porto Seguro is today one of the most important tourists centers of Brazil.

Whit so many options for entertainment , for those who still have energy , Porto Seguro offers exiting nights.In the seat of town – yes , because there is still paradisiac refuges like Arraial d'Ajuda , Trancoso and Caraíva – there are the hotest points.In each night one shack in the beach – different from everything you have ever seen – or a thematic house offers a different party.From sunday to sunday the visitors can enjoy a fire beside the sea , fruit tables , various ambients and music concerts that goes from axé music , lambada , forró until an opportune MPB.

This is in Porto Seguro , because in Arraial D'ajuda and Trancoso , the hit sounds different.The seduction starts during the ferry crossing over the Buranhém river that separates Porto Seguro from the south coast.Takes about five minutes to cross the river,enough time to fill your eyes and innibriate your soul whit the harmonious view of the river union whit the sea,surrounded by mangrooves.In the other side of the river , pleasant surprises are waiting for the visitors.May be in Arraial, Trancoso or Caraíva , there are history , preserved forests , high quality gastronomy , charm and good taste for those who like to relax , without open hands of comfort.