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Enjoy a unique and immersive journey into Brazil’s Indigenous heritage with a guided visit to the Reserva Indígena da Jaqueira, located north of Porto Seguro within 887 hectares of preserved native forest. This experience offers a close look at the traditions, customs, and cultural legacy of the Pataxó people, who have dedicated themselves to protecting their history and way of life.
Your tour begins at 8:00 AM with hotel pickup in central or north Porto Seguro. Upon arrival at the village, you will be welcomed by a Pataxó guide who will share the history of their community through an engaging and meaningful talk. Participate in traditional activities such as Indigenous dance, urucum body painting, and archery practice.
Follow a guided walk through the forest, where you will see demonstrations of ancient hunting traps and learn about the tribe’s deep connection with nature.
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Meeting and pickup
The client must wait at the hotel reception or at the agreed location; the guide will call him/her by name.
Itinerary
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Here is a **short description with approximately 1000 characters** about the *Reserva Indígena Pataxó Aldeia Velha*: --- Discover the rich culture and traditions of the Pataxó people with a visit to the Aldeia Velha Indigenous Reserve, located along the BA-986 in Arraial d’Ajuda, Porto Seguro. This immersive experience invites visitors to explore one of the most authentic and vibrant Indigenous communities in southern Bahia. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by members of the Pataxó tribe, who proudly share their history, language, rituals, and deep connection to nature. Walk through the village, learn about traditional crafts, and witness ancestral practices that have been preserved for generations. The visit includes demonstrations of body painting, sacred dances, and explanations about medicinal plants and sustainable living. Surrounded by lush Atlantic Forest, Aldeia Velha is a peaceful refuge where culture and environment coexist harmoniously.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take only photographs, leave only footprints, and take only memories and Pataxó crafts.
- Visitors are responsible for all their belongings and any trash they generate, and must place it in the appropriate place for us to collect and return;
- During your stay in the villages, the use of alcoholic beverages or other illicit drugs, offering them to community residents, and carrying or using weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited;
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take only photographs, leave only footprints, and take only memories and Pataxó crafts.
- Visitors are responsible for all their belongings and any trash they generate, and must place it in the appropriate place for us to collect and return;
- During your stay in the villages, the use of alcoholic beverages or other illicit drugs, offering them to community residents, and carrying or using weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited;
- Unaccompanied minors are not permitted;
- Visitors must respect the arrival, stay, and departure times, the culture, customs of the indigenous community, as well as the flora, fauna, rest times, and some village routines;
- Respecting the safety of visitors, access to the forest trail will not be permitted on rainy and/or windy days;
- People allergic to insect bites should bring insect repellent and personal medication;
- For safety reasons, we recommend wearing long pants and comfortable, closed-toe shoes during the hike;
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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