Porto Seguro, Brazil, is located in the
state of Bahia. Here is where the first Portuguese explorers landed
almost 500 years ago. It was named Porto Seguro (Safe Port in English)
because it used to be a protected port. Because of its rich historical
significance it provides the traveler a glimpse into the early colonial
period with numerous older structures, especially churches, still standing.
It is unique in that for some reason the urbanization that has taken its
toll on so many cities in Brazil has not had a terrible impact on Porto
Seguro. It holds on to the special look that only a place in Bahia can
have. Even its airport really doesn't look like one! Of course it does
have airplanes which are a dead giveaway. It remains simple with restaurants,
bars, shops for local handicrafts. Here one can find quiet solitude on
a deserted beach or pick another for its bars, crowds and activity, you
choose. Perhaps most of all it is the people that makes a place special.
Here the natives are definitively friendly and the tourists tend to be
the younger set. There is always something to see and do in this unique
place. It boasts hotels of a wide variety, from oceanside to hotels in
the city, from luxury to economy priced hotels and resorts. A traveler
to Porto Seguro will find just the right hotel for his taste and budget.
Click on the hotel's name below for description,
pictures and on line reservations.