The village of CUMURUXATIBA

A small fishermen village located at the extreme south of Bahia. Shortly ago, it was only a very calm village. Nowadays, discovered by brazilians and foreigners, Cumuruxatiba spread its open arms to those who wish to get in touch with the exotic and ecological beaches, becoming a guest at the Hotel Cumuruxatiba - Costa das Baleias.

In Cumuruxatiba, more precisely nearby Barra do Cahy, we had the very first contact between the european sailors and the indian civilization, natives of the area. Nicolau Coelho, the mathematician expert of the portuguese fleet, was the first one to step into the brazilian land and to contact the Pataxos tribe, the original owners of the place. However, the tropical Paradise found by the portuguese ships and described by Pero Vaz de Caminha, seem to have been forgotten by the time and by men, which somehow has positively contributed to preserve its natural atmosphere.

Cumuruxatiba, having such a pleasant beauty, shows ocean waters so shallow that allow the mangrove to raise distant from the border, and on low tide lives algas and reefs uncovered, exibiting all its exuberance. The local economy is based on maritime and fluvial fishing, with catching of fishes, shrimps and lobsters. Close to the beach you can find an old wooden pier, of about 2,000 feet long.

Hidden between coconut palm trees and cliffs that draw the scenario where Brazil was discovered by the year 1500, Cumuruxatiba counts on tourism as the main income source, with 1 Hotel, the Hotel Cumuruxatiba - Costa das Baleias , 32 lodges and bras, standing approx 800 beds. The existing calm and piece, make Cumuruxatiba the ideal place for those that wish to run way from stress of big cities.

The best way to get in contact with the Cumuruxatiba beaches is walking by during the low tide. For being so rich in natural irregularities, Cumuruxatiba offers nice boat rides, with chances to kayak and sailing to places of singular enchantment.

The waveless sea, and the constant breeze make of Cumuruxatiba the perfect place to practice acquatic sports. The windsurfing and sailing can be done at the reefs of Coroa and Pataxos.

Scuba diving at the Pataxos reef formations is a natural stoppage. The trails and bare roads along the beaches invite you for jogging and mountain-bike rides, available at the Hotel Cumuruxatiba - Costa das Baleias.