30 days in Porto Seguro, Vitoria da Conquista & Ilheus Itinerary

In a sense, Porto Seguro is where Brazil as a country began, marking the spot where Portuguese explorers first arrived in the 16th century.

Explore Porto Seguro's surroundings by going to Santo Andre (Mar Moreno Beach, Barra do Sul Beach, &more) and Coroa Vermelha Beach (in Santa Cruz Cabralia). There's much more to do: make a trip to Mucuge Street, enjoy the sand and surf at Pitinga Beach, get in on the family fun at Eco Parque Arraial d'Ajuda, and get to know the fascinating history of Centro Historico.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Porto Seguro trip planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Porto Seguro. In September, daytime highs in Porto Seguro are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel to Vitoria da Conquista.

Located on a plateau, bustling Vitoria da Conquista enjoys a central role in the state of Bahia's traditional coffee production, as well as its modernizing industrial sector.

Step out of Vitoria da Conquista to go to Anage and see Barragem de Anage, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Praca Tancredo Neves, examine the collection at Cajaiba Museum, appreciate the history behind Monumento aos Mortos e Desaparecidos Politicos da Bahia, and take an in-depth tour of Museu Regional de Vitoria da Conquista - MRVC/UESB.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Vitoria da Conquista vacation planning website.

Traveling by car from Porto Seguro to Vitoria da Conquista takes 6 hours. Traveling from Porto Seguro in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Vitoria da Conquista, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to travel to Ilheus.

Nestled in the heart of Brazil's cacao-producing region, Ilheus offers a blend of attractive architecture, coastal scenery, and intriguing history.

Venture out of the city with trips to Itacare (Ribeira Beach, Prainha Beach, &more), Adonias Filho Memorial (in Itajuipe) and Catedral de Sao Jose (in Itabuna). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Dos Milionarios, take some stellar pictures from Piedade Lookout, make a trip to Praca J.J. Seabra, and steep yourself in history at Centro Cultural Bataclan.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ilheus trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Vitoria da Conquista to Ilheus by car takes about 4.5 hours. Traveling from Vitoria da Conquista in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Ilheus, with lows around 24°C.