Paradise is here and now

The Peninsula of Maraú - Bahia - Brazil - Elected by the Guide Four Wheels as the place most beautiful eco-tourism in Brazil. It is a huge haven in southern Bahia, between the bay and the Camamú Itacaré .. The Peninsula of Maraú is still one of the few places that preserves the eco-system almost untouchable, has a rich system and a huge marine biodiversity in the fauna and flora. There are wonderful places to know how the Ponta do Mutá, Lagoa Azul, Lagoa do Cassange, Ilha da Pedra Furada, and other places also rich in ecological information.
The peninsula of Maraú is the tip of the Bay of Camamu and all of the Northeast beauties in one place. The landscape is dominated by huge palm trees, beaches, rivers and natural pools of water and green. Village of fishermen, the Bahian Maraú is simple and beautiful. The hikes by the Atlantic, accompanied by sago, leading to waterfalls and several beaches, such as Barra Grande, the most famous of the place, to Saqüaíra, Cassange, chosen as one of the best of Brazil, the shells and many others. It also has the charms of the islands of Pedra Furada of Sapinho and Goió and of Campinho. From the top of the Morro de Taipu Belvedere, you can appreciate the whole stretch of beaches to the north and south, to the municipality of Itacaré. Another walk is the unforgettable Morro Bela Vista, the best point of view of the Peninsula Maraú. Finally, the beach of Taipu Outside, listed as high among the local beauties. Its landscape is complete with large coconut trees, Atlantic and clear sand, cut by streams that native down to the sea.
Maraú
Only recently the Peninsula of Maraú Bahians and was discovered by tourists, but the residents are older that the town has been visited by the French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of "The Little Prince", which would have remained in the town long enough to maintain a residence there.
Anyway, the importance of the city in past centuries it is today in the buildings of ancient architecture. From the viewpoint high in the city, it is a beautiful view of the estuary and the city Maraú low, can be observed from a wide area and craft fair in atracadouro. Fishing is an important source of income for the city. In agriculture, grow up rubber, palm oil (introduced at the end of the nineteenth century), clove, peach palm, cocoa, guarana and pepper. A free fair moves to the city Saturday.
Also in the peninsula is Maraú Barra Grande, a village that has the most beautiful beaches in the country, full of exciting attractions and natural pools for swimming and diving. It is in Barra Grande is that most of the inns and restaurants in the region.
Climate
The climate is hot and humid, with average temperature of 25 C. The period of rain is between April and June.
The city
District of Maraú
State: Bahia
Region: Northeast
Population: 18,549 people
DDD: (73)
Distances
Salvador: 180 km
Ilhéus: 100 km (north)
Itacaré: 38 km (for off-road)