Ilheus

Ilhéus is a major city located in the southern coastal region of Bahia, Brazil, 211 km south of Salvador, the state's capital. The city was founded in 1534 as Vila de São Jorge dos Ilhéus and is known as one of the most important tourism centers of the northeast of Brazil. Wikipedia.
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Top attractions in Ilheus

Bataclan
2. Bataclan
4.5
(4330)
Restaurant
Sights & Landmarks
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This is a little Gem of Ilhéus 💎 Highly recommended, food delicious ❗ Restaurant inspired by true events in historical building. Theme based on author Jorge Amado books. Menu very Gourmet, has several options. We had prime Beef stake, heaven in mouth, check out for yourself ❗ Can't go wrong with this place. Take a look at the photos...
It's an old and historical brothel, which was very famous during the 20's. The place was later set on fire, and was completely restored. Today it is a memorial place that tells the history of the city. It is possible to see some cabarét shows, and have a guided visit to the most famous mistress of the time. It is really worth visiting.
2022 review Historic place with nice environment. Well preserved and private. I liked the old photos on the walls and the cabaré corner. Menu seems fair with some good options to pick from. A landmark in Ilhéus. Totally recommended. 2023 review Decided to have lunch here on a bank holiday. Ordered the filet mignon that is in the menu picture (you can find mine here attached) and carne do sol with rice and cassava puree (awful). Filet mignon a little over cooked than I asked. Loved the premium drinks though!
Menu very similar to 3 other restaurants Vesùvio.
My wife and I couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate our anniversary. We can’t put into words the quality of both the food and the service Bataclan delivered tonight. I ordered the filet mignon with penne with gorgonzola sauce and my wife had the sea food pasta, our entrees were excellent and perfectly cooked. My wife had a delicious Argentinean Malbec and I had the coldest tap beer you can possibly imagine. The historical site and live violinist adds even more reasons to visit this place. One of greatest experiences Ilheus has to offer.
Pleasant folksy place with surprisingly good food, quantity & quality-wise. A definite must-see.
Historic place to learn more about local culture, with a delicious food and excellent atmosphere
So much history! A must place to visit in Ilheus!
San Sebastian Cathedral
3. San Sebastian Cathedral
4.7
(1777)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
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An amazing cathedral with towering spires and golden columns.
The Cathedral was founded in 1913. It is indeed a masterpiece. Its nave has an impressive 48 meter high. The dominant style is the Neoclassical. It is a free entrance.
It is a very big and central catholic church ⛪️
A special peace place to be grateful for everything!
Gorgeous and big religious place!
Beautiful place to quietly recite the rosary 📿.
Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado
4. Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado
4.2
(1384)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
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Jorge Amado wrote several Brazilian stories. It was good to visit the place where some of them might have been written .
The place seems forgotten by the local administration. It’s closed because of COVID but regardless of that it looks so forgotten. Painting got old, there are plants growing in the balconies, the place is forgotten. It proves the Brazilian tradition of destroying its history. Jorge Amado was one of Brazil’s greatest writers, his memory must be preserved, though the local administration of Ilheus seems to be doing that it can to destroy Jorge Amado’s memory.
Definitely worth visiting but don't get too excited - the exhibition is quite poor. It could be sooo much better if well administrated. Also, only cash accepted for the tickets.
Closed on the weekend, even on Saturday there's no chance to visit
Ok place, but small. No air conditioning
It is the better place to know about Jorge Amado!
Praia do Sul
5. Praia do Sul
4.6
(366)
Beach
Nature & Parks
This expansive, white sand beach is known for swimming, sunbathing & picnicking, plus sunset views.
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I really liked the brezialian beaches ⛱️
Nice horse, beckause it is fast
Nice and clean beach
Iyes love you ilheus👏❤❤❤❤❤💌💌
(Translated by Google) Excellent beach! I've never seen a place with such good waves and such clean water! The kiosks are very helpful and extremely polite and welcoming. (Original) Praia excelente! Nunca vi um local com ondas boas, e a agua tão limpa! Os quiosques nos atendem super bem, e são extremamente educados e receptivos
Igreja Sao Jorge
6. Igreja Sao Jorge
4.5
(133)
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
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Beautiful and historical church!
This is the second church in Brasil (1543) and is in the process of restoration, as many other monuments have not received, until today, investimentos of the government agency for its rebuild [IPHAN]. It's sad how Brazil took care of their heritage. 😢
(Translated by Google) A very old historical site, it's a shame it's not well looked after and is seen to be neglected, and it's not even open to visitors to see inside. (Original) Ponto histórico bem antigo, uma pena não estar bem cuidada e ver o descaso, e nem estar aberta a visitação para ver internamente.
(Translated by Google) I recommend a visit. It was built in 1556, with colonial architecture, and is one of the oldest in Brazil. It should be better cared for and preserved, being a building of such historical and cultural relevance. (Original) Recomendo a visita. Foi contruída em 1556, arquitetura colonial, sendo uma das mais antiga do Brasil. Deveria estar melhor cuidada e preservada, sendo um prédio de tamanho relevância histórico e cultural.
(Translated by Google) Church built in 1556. Urgent need of restoration! (Original) Igreja de 1556. Precisa de uma restauração urgente!
(Translated by Google) The oldest church, with primitive architecture. Very beautiful! It has a museum of sacred art. (Original) A Igreja mais antiga e de arquitetura primitiva. Muito bonita! Tem um museu de arte sacra.
(Translated by Google) The Igreja Matriz de São Jorge is the oldest church in the city, located right in the historic center of Ilhéus, on the corner of Rua Conselheiro Dantas, a street full of stories, many of which were immortalized in the books of Bahian writer Jorge Amado. Considered one of the most important historical and architectural monuments in the city of Ilhéus, it was built in the colonial style and was erected in honor of the city's patron saint, São Jorge. The building houses the Museu de Arte Sacra, founded in 1970, and has a collection of valuable baroque images, objects, sacred documents and pieces of rare historical value. It is a shame that a monument of such great historical value is so poorly preserved and in urgent need of restoration. (Original) A Igreja Matriz de São Jorge é a mais antiga da cidade, localizada bem no centro histórico de Ilhéus, na esquina da Rua Conselheiro Dantas que é uma rua repleta de histórias, muito delas imortalizadas nos livros do escritor Baiano Jorge Amado. Considerado um dos mais importantes monumentos históricos e arquitetônicos da cidade de Ilhéus, foi construída em estilo colonial e foi erguida em homenagem ao Santo Padroeiro da cidade, São Jorge, a edificação abriga no seu interior o Museu de Arte Sacra, fundado no ano de 1970 e possui um acervo com valiosas imagens barrocas, objetos, documentos sacros e peças com raro valor histórico. Uma lástima que um monumento de tão grande valor histórico esteja tão mal conservado e precisando urgentemente de restauração.
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Cururupe Praia Hotel
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Terra Nossa Resort
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Instituto Nossa Senhora da Piedade
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Praia de Acuípe
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Museu da capitania
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