Caravelas

There is not much to see in Caravelas itself the continental part and people normally go to Caravelas to visit and dive in Abrolhos an archipelago off Caravelas coast.

While in Caravelas you must see:

Abrolhos

It is an archipelago off the coast of Caravelas. The best time to visit is between July and November when whales arrive from Antarctica to breed in its warm coastal waters…

Parcel das Paredes - If you are going to Parcel das Paredes be ready to spend the night. If a rocking boat is a problem, you're better off not going or you should take something for sea sickness. A good choice of guide is Sérginho also, go with him to the Mangue, see below. His contact is as follows: Sérgio Freire, phone 073 8808 9987

Mangue

Mangue stands for mangrove in Portuguese. Mangrove on Viçosa River

There are many different types of fish, shrimp, crabs, oyster which can be harvested in the mangrove and eaten on the spot. Alongside the river there are the people locally known as ribeirinhas.

These people live pretty much an unspoiled way of life in the quietness of the river. If you have the opportunity, you should visit them. They are very welcoming and humble people who enjoy talking to outsiders.

If you plan to visit the mangrove and swim among the mangrove trees, make sure you have a T-shirt on you. There are loads of tiny fish around looking for food and they tend to bite. It does not hurt, but for those not used to it may be an odd and uncomfortable experience.

Also do not step on the mangrove ground. You should float at all times! The main reason for not stepping on the ground is that it after the low tide the oysters end up hidden in the water and if you step on them you can cut yourself pretty bad.