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Porto Seguro
Porto Seguro is a municipality located in the southern state of Bahia, Brazil. It is located in the region that was officially the first that Portuguese navigators arrived in the current Brazilian territory. Visiting the historic city of Porto Seguro's Upper Town is almost a must for the thousands of tourists who come to Porto Seguro - National Monument city established by presidential decree in 1973. It has approximately 90 kilometers of tropical beaches, including the popular Taperapuãn Beach. The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife, centered on the promenade full of bars, Catwalk Alcohol.
Tourist points
Miles of colorful cliffs out of sight, coral reefs, Atlantic Forest vegetation. The natural beauty remains responsible for the influx of tourists who arrive by land and air. In the Discovery Walkway (better known as Alcohol Walkway), there are also options for those who are looking for peace and tranquility such as the charming villages of Arraial d´Ajuda and Trancoso. Porto Seguro cherishes its cultural, architectural and natural riches. From the culture of the Pataxós Indians to the Recife de Fora Marine Park, including museums and historical buildings. In terms of beaches, the city offers a good range of offerings, all with natural warm water pools, perfect for replenishing the energy. Among them, the quiet Curuípe and the bustling Mundaí, both with tent structure.
Gastronomy
Regional fruits, fish and seafood give local dishes their own identity. The cuisine of Porto Seguro has references from Portugal, Minas Gerais and indigenous, but what prevails even in the dishes is the Bahian identity. Fish and seafood fans will have no trouble finding a good moqueca.
Weather
Summer is warm, oppressive, and the sky almost overcast; Winter is short, pleasant, muggy and almost cloudless. Throughout the year, the temperature generally ranges from 20 ° C to 29 ° C and is rarely below 18 ° C or above 31 ° C.
The best time of year to visit Porto Seguro and warm weather activities is from mid-April to late October.
The best time of year to visit Porto Seguro and warm weather activities is from mid-April to late October.
Security
With the exception of some known high risk areas (mainly in urban areas) and easily identifiable, tourist Brazil has a medium safety profile. Thus, as a rule, some caution and attention is advised when walking on foot in urban centers, especially at night, even in places of high tourist frequency, because of the possible occurrence of robberies and theft, sometimes with great physical violence.
Transporting and displaying any objects that may be viewed as valuable is not recommended. In the event of a robbery, one should never offer the least resistance or seek escape, given the high possibility of being subjected to violence.
Motoring at night or using taxis that are not accredited by the tourist authorities or recommended by hotel units should be avoided.
Tourists are advised to bring only photocopies of their documents, leaving the originals in the hotel safe.
Transporting and displaying any objects that may be viewed as valuable is not recommended. In the event of a robbery, one should never offer the least resistance or seek escape, given the high possibility of being subjected to violence.
Motoring at night or using taxis that are not accredited by the tourist authorities or recommended by hotel units should be avoided.
Tourists are advised to bring only photocopies of their documents, leaving the originals in the hotel safe.
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