Ilhéus is one of the oldest city's of Brazil, founded in 1534 the town can proudly look back at almost 500 years of history and culture.  

Ilhéus became famous for their cocoa production which at the beginning of last century generated an extraordinary wealth throughout the whole region. 

At the zenit of Ilhéus splendor she became well known as the”Princess of the south”

After the golden aera the decadence,a  desase infected the plantations and the glory days were gone.

Today the typical architecture of this "belle epoque" can still be contemplated.

 Ilhéus became also unforgettable thanks to Jorge Amado, Brazilians "Hemingway" who wrote his best and worldwide known books in Ilheus.

Beside the beauty of the nature and the beaches ,Ilhéus can offer various

 cultural attractions and not at last his well known Carnival.

That`s why you schould surf our site , discover more of our 

beautiful city and pay her a visit.