Brazil · Culture

9-Hour Recôncavo and Cachoeira Tour with Dannemann Cigar Factory

9 Hours Round trip from Salvador Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Recôncavo, considered the most African region of Brazil
02 Visit Santo Amaro's amazing and busy local market
03 Walk through the picturesque historic streets of Cachoeira in the Paraguaçu River valley
04 See famous top-class cigars still hand-rolled at the Dannemann cigar factory

Discover the unique region around the Bay of All Saints known as the Recôncavo, considered the most African region of Brazil and the area that received the colony's first sugar cane plantations and the first slaves imported from black Africa. This "back to the roots" tour takes you from Salvador through rural landscapes and bamboo plantations to Santo Amaro's amazing, busy local market and on to the historic city of Cachoeira, set majestically in the valley of the Paraguaçu River. Stroll through picturesque streets lined with old houses and churches, enjoy time for lunch, and visit the Dannemann cigar factory, where famous top-class cigars are still hand-rolled. It is also a chance to discover the renowned ethnically African region of Brazil, the birthplace of Samba and Capoeira.

In the afternoon, visit the Dannemann cigar factory, where the famous top-class cigars are still hand-rolled.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Salvador, Cachoeira

Languages Dutch, English, French, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Recôncavo, Santo Amaro and Cachoeira Tour

After pick-up in Salvador, travel past the poor suburbs of the city and then through a succession of agricultural fields and grasslands.
A winding road lined with bamboo plantations brings you first to Santo Amaro, where you will visit the amazing and busy local market, along with some of the streets and squares in the town centre.
Continue to the historic city of Cachoeira, which lies majestically in the valley of the Paraguaçu River. Here, enjoy a walking tour through the picturesque streets with their old houses and churches. There will be time for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the Dannemann cigar factory, where the famous top-class cigars are still hand-rolled.
At 3:30 PM, head back to Salvador.

Where this trip takes you

Santo Amaro market, Cachoeira streets, Paraguaçu River valley, Dannemann cigar factory

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Salvador 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Services of driver and guide in Brazil

What's Not Included

All personal expenses
Drinks
Food
Entrance fees for churches or museums (if applicable)
Anything else not specified

What to bring

Casual clothing
Protection against the sun and rain

Know before you go

Attention: this tour is not available on weekends or holidays. Contact us if in doubt.
The start time is flexible by up to 1 hour earlier or 1 hour later.
If you are more than 3 persons, please contact me for an excellent quote for a family or group.

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