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Cairu

Located in the South of Bahia, Cairu is an archipelago municipality formed by several islands, such as the island of Tinharé, which houses the famous village of Morro de São Paulo, and the Boipeba and Cairu Islands, where the administrative headquarters of the city are located. Here you may see a map to better understand the region.

Cairu was one of the most important villages of Colonial Brazil and nowadays offers a variety of beautiful scenery, typical cuisine (with dishes made of crab meat), and buildings dating from the 16th century. In its historical center, it is possible to walk around Praça da Matriz, be impressed by the mansions and multistory houses and rejoice in the beauty of the baroque Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário church and Santo Antônio Convent.

The most popular attraction in the city is the Morro de São Paulo village, famous for offering paradisiacal beaches with warm waters and countless options of parties and bars at night. To enter Morro de São Paulo, it is necessary to pay a fee, and cars are not allowed.

Morro de São Paulo is coveted by people coming from all over the world, and has an extensive stretch of sand that is home to the main beaches, divided into Primeira, Segunda, Terceira, Quarta and Quinta Praia. Even though they are close to one another, each of them has its own peculiarities.

Primeira Praia is the one closest to the village of Morro de São Paulo and the one most frequented by the natives. Segunda Praia is the most famous one and has excellent infrastructure for restaurants and bars, in addition to evening activities. It is from Terceira Praia that tour boats depart and it is also there where it is possible to dive with a snorkel to see fish and coral. Quarta Praia and Quinta Praia are more remote and perfect for those looking for tranquility, the shade of coconut trees and crystal clear waters.

In counterpoint to the agitation of Morro de São Paulo, you can also visit the tranquil and peaceful Island of Boipeba. It has paradisiacal beaches with white sands and natural pools with crystal clear waters.