O  Arraial d'Ajuda is  a  district of  Porto Seguro, coast  south of  Bahia. The small village was inhabited by Indians, was developed by the Portuguese who arrived here in the 16th century and rediscovered by the hippies in the 70s. There are paradisiacal beaches, lush nature and rustic and charming buildings in a very cozy and hospitable environment.

It attracts tourists from all over the world and is considered a meeting point for artists, writers, musicians. It offers amazing attractions and services for all age groups. The area code is 73 and the zip code  45816-000. Now the voltage is  220 volts.

cooking  typical baiana with  seafood, with emphasis on the "capeta" drink and craft beer. The local specialty is fish on the tile. In addition, international cuisine is served in several restaurants.  distributed along Rua Mucugê, Estrada da Balsa, Praça da  church and  surroundings.

The climate is semi tropical and very humid. The rains occur every month of the year, usually during a few hours of the day (it is good that the blue sky opens soon afterwards). in the months  May and June, it usually rains more often, compromising some tours. The temperature  does not vary much during the year, being the  minimum of 24°C and maximum of  32°C.

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Currently, it has been growing steadily with the availability of several real estate developments, offering seasonal and multi-property homes, in a comfortable environment, with top quality services.

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During low tide, you can enjoy the calm of the water, or even some transparent and warm pools, which form at specific points between the great coral reef. At high tide, the sea is a little rough with some small waves. There is no surfing, only standup on the calmer beaches,

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Highlight for the  famous  Rua Mucugê, known as “the most charming street in Brazil”. Its national and international restaurants, bars, shops and conveniences installed in rustic buildings are interspersed forming a complex and charming tangle of attractions for all ages. In several places there is a lot of music and animation! It really is an open-air mall!

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In the historic center is the historic  Church of Nossa Senhora d'Ajuda, Shrine built  in 1551, located in a  wonderful viewpoint overlooking the sea, where you can tie the ribbons with your wishes, in addition to  small and colorful houses that house several shops, bars, ice cream parlors, handicrafts and services.

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Also visit the crossing called Broaduei with several shops, restaurants and services. Highlight for the  hippie fair  from the square with a wide variety of handicrafts  with great taste, in addition to constant musical performances in the open air.

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In the extreme south of Bahia there are 17 Pataxó indigenous villages, the closest being those of Barra Velha, Boca da Mata, Imbiriba, Meio da Mata, Aldeia Velha  and the Indigenous Reserve  from jackfruit. Some, open for visitation on request.

For those who want to venture out, there are ATV rides with paradisiacal trails through the cliffs and rural properties monitored by trained guides, cycling, paragliding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand up paddle and kayaking, available for rent on some beaches.

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FIELD OF AVIATION CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY MAY 03, 1939

Inaugurated in 1939, the Aviation Field, located in Arraial d'Ajuda, also called Parque Central, celebrates its anniversary on May 3rd. Created to host the largest civil aviation event in Latin America, in celebration of the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil, the Campo received, at that time, 22 aircraft. Among the distinguished guests of this historic event were Admiral Chateaubriand and the first woman to obtain the aviator's brevet in Brazil, the World Dean of Women's Aviation, Anésia Pinheiro Machado. The Field was used as an auxiliary runway during World War II and functioned as an airport until the beginning of the 1980s. Source: Memories Research Group on the Arraial d'Ajuda Aviation Field.