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| Arraial da Ajuda Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see na balsa de porto para arraial na balsa de porto para arraial PauloRock Arraial da Ajuda is located in the South of Bahia, a region with endless beaches, sweet coconut water, huge variety of food with African and Indian influences. The sun shines all year round and the people are very welcoming. Arraial da Ajuda is part of Porto Seguro, the town where the Portuguese first docked more than 500 years ago. It´s the most important historical city in Brazil. Porto Seguro is now a big destination but Arraial still keeps its village feeling. From there you can visit other interesting villages such as Trancoso and Caraiva, the latter still doesnt have eletric light. The village of Arraial da Ajuda offers many options to people who enjoy walks on the beach and also night life. The parties start only after midnight and finish in the morning. For those who like day time, there are many boat trips and deserted beaches to explore. You can get to Porto Seguro from any city in Brazil, and then you would need to cross the river in a ferry boat to get to Arraial da Ajuda. ____________Sights Edit This Arraial da Ajuda Arraial da Ajuda Fernando There are many place in the surrounding for visitors to have a great time in Arraial. Lagoa Azul with its medicinal mud, the village of Trancoso, Praia do Espelho (one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Brazil) and Caraiva, where there is no eletric light. There is also the historical centre in Porto Seguro, with the first church built in Brazil. 7 Km from Porto Seguro, you can visit the Indian Reserva Jaqueira and spend the days with the Indians while they show you many things about their culture, cuisine, music, etc. ___________History Edit This Sacred Fountain Sacred Fountain Tull The name of the village was given because of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, a catholic character. The church was built on the top of the hill from where there is a sacred fountain which water is said to do miracles. Locals say that once you bathe yourself in those waters, you´ll always come back to Arraial. In 1549 a Portuguese Navigator named Tome’ de Souza arrived here with his three ships: Conceicao, Salvador, and Ajuda. The first Jesuits were on the ship called Ajuda and they founded Arraial. Father Francisco Pires began building a church here in Arraial but had great difficulties because of the lack of water. After many prayers a spring of water began to run in the side of the mountain directly below the church. It became one of the most well known springs in the world. They named it Our lady of Ajuda (which means help, or charity) and was completed in 1551 Various other legends regarding miracles attributed to the water from this spring exist. They say that if you bath in this water you will someday return to Arraial. The church still standing is the oldest building in the area. The buildings surrounded the church began to spring up around the same time so the Jesuits would have a place to stay when they arrived from their missions. N.S.de Ajuda first began to be worshipped here August 1556 after the fame of the miraculous fountain spread. The Jesuits began to offer a free place to stay for the people who came here on pilgrimage. During the 1970’s hippies began to show up. Many decided to stay and other Europeans began to arrive. The current culture, therefore, is a mixture of a variety of cultures. After awhile the church housing was no longer sufficient to accommodate all the pilgrims that arrived. This is how the first pousadas began, many of them without running water or electricity. Today Arraial offers a large variety of housing options, cuisine and entertainment. __________Practical Information Edit This To get to Arraial, you can buy a bus ticket from any city in Brazil to Porto Seguro. At Porto Seguro bus station, take a bus to the ferry boat (10min) and after crossing the river (5min), take another bus (15min) to the center of Arraial. Get off the bus at the main square and then you'll see the church. That´s the centre of the village. From there, you´ll see the sea from the top and at night, this is the best spot to see the full moon. You can also fly into Porto Seguro and then get a taxi / bus to the ferry boat. There are regular flights from most capital cities in Brazil and also some charter flights from europe. _________Day Trips Edit This Pescadores Beach Pescadores Beach Tull The most visited places are: - The historical centre in Porto Seguro - Coroa Vermelha - Santa Cruz Cabralia - Jaqueira Indian Reserve - Monte Pascoal Park - Waterpark Eco Parque - Trancoso - Caraiva - Santo Andre - Recifes de Fora (boat trip to a natural swimming pool; good for snorkelling) - Espelho Beach Contributors November 24, 2005 new by tull ___________Beaches Edit This Praia de PITINGA beach Praia de PITINGA beach pousada agua marinha There are an infinite number of deserted beaches along the coast of Arraial and surrounding villages. Check the photo galley for some of them. Most visited are: Mucugé, Parracho and Pitinga beaches. More quiet: Araçaipe, dos Pescadores, Taípe, Rio da Barra _________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Beach party at Parracho Beach party at Parracho Fernando One of the high points in Arraial is the night life. Parties everywhere, beach parties, Trance parties, forro, popular shows, live bands, fancy bars, reggae parties, full moon parties ! You choose ! Carnival, New Year and Sao Joao (in June/july) attract lots of people that are coming here only for partying all the time. __________Bars and Cafes Edit This La Morocha La Morocha Tull Arraial is full of bars and interesting cafes to sit and spend some time enjoying yourself. Contributors November 24, 2005 new by tull [Add Bar] La Morocha Edit This Fun bar, with strange drinks, good live music, in the middle of the most agitated spot in Arraial. Owners speak many languages and make jokes all the time. Drinks like Llama Loca attract many people interested in trying this drink which has flames coming out of the glass. World66 rating: [rate it] address: Rua do Mucuge ________Festivals Edit This x Afro Dance presentation Tull Carnival, New Year, Sao Joao are special dates in Arraial as in all over Brazil. Dont miss these parties here....it´s lots of fun ! _________Things to do Edit This Capoeira Capoeira Tull If you go to Arraial dont miss: - Capoeira lessons with one of the most famous group in the world. Mestre Railson has his primer school here and it´s one of the best places to learn more about this Brazilian cultural martial art. - Zouk lessons: mixture of lambada and salsa, it´s a very sensual partner dance which you will never want to stop dancing. - Afro dance: worldly known teacher |