Introducing Caravelas
Caravelas is a calm fishing town on the banks of the mangrove-lined Rio Caravelas. Though it has a friendly, down-home Carnaval and a pleasant enough atmosphere, the primary reason visitors come here is to visit the Parque Nacional Marinho de Abrolhos and other offshore reefs.
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Last updated: Oct 3, 2008
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Re: Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos
by lobito3 23 November 2010
The distance Caravelas to Vitoria is around 400 km; by direct bus 7 - 8 hours but they stop for lunch etc. There is probably one or 2…
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Re: Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos
by lobito3 22 November 2010
I stayed in Caravelas and booked a day tour from there. We were joined by more people outside town who must have come from nearby resorts.…
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RE: two weeks -rio bus ride up to salvador
by mochileiro_bahia 30 July 2010
Just adding two tips to the route above: If you like to dive, a good option is visiting Abrolhos Island (a marine national park). You…
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