Motivation is required to climb the stairs to Porto Seguro's old town. Rewards include colorful historic buildings and sweeping views over the coastline. Warning: the area is beautifully illuminated at night, and definitely worth a look, but the steps are not safe after dark. Take a taxi.
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Memorial da Epopéia do Descobrimento
0.28 MILES
Down by the beach, just north of town, the Memorial da Epopéia do Descobrimento is a worthwhile stop. The park features a replica of the Portuguese ship…
0.07 MILES
Housed in the former Câmara Municipal (Town Council), the Museu de Porto Seguro contains exhibits on Brazil’s early settlement, with rooms dedicated to…
Gonçalo Coelho's Marker Stone
0.05 MILES
Marks the spot where the Portuguese explorer seized this stretch of coastline from native people in the early 16th century.
Nearby Porto Seguro attractions
1. Gonçalo Coelho's Marker Stone
0.05 MILES
Marks the spot where the Portuguese explorer seized this stretch of coastline from native people in the early 16th century.
0.07 MILES
Housed in the former Câmara Municipal (Town Council), the Museu de Porto Seguro contains exhibits on Brazil’s early settlement, with rooms dedicated to…
4. Memorial da Epopéia do Descobrimento
0.28 MILES
Down by the beach, just north of town, the Memorial da Epopéia do Descobrimento is a worthwhile stop. The park features a replica of the Portuguese ship…