Tourist Tours: Prado to Nova Viçosa

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Practical route and booking information for travel from Prado to Nova Viçosa.

Nova Viçosa is a coastal town with beautiful beaches and preserved mangroves. The Cassurubá Extractive Reserve is a great place to explore nature.

Nova Viçosa is a coastal municipality in the extreme south of Bahia, located about 930 km from Salvador. Discovered in 1720, the city became a municipality in 1962. The municipality houses a significant part of the Cassurubá Extractive Reserve, a 100,768-hectare conservation unit created in 2009 that protects a vast area of mangroves, rivers, and sea where traditional communities practice sustainable shellfish harvesting and artisanal fishing. Nova Viçosa is also an alternative departure point for expeditions to the Abrolhos Archipelago, offering an option for those who don't want to leave from Caravelas. The Posto da Mata district functions as a sub-prefecture and offers additional services to residents and visitors. The extensive beaches with calm waters make Nova Viçosa a family destination par excellence.

Nova Viçosa is 155 km from Prado. The route via BA-001 heading south takes approximately 2h40, passing through Alcobaça and Caravelas. The road is paved and offers views of restinga and farms along the way.

Planning this journey

From Prado to Nova Viçosa the route is approximately 155 km, with a typical travel time of around 2h40. Road, weather and traffic conditions can affect the actual journey time.

Practical information

• Distance from Prado: 155 km
• Typical travel time: 2h40
• Destination type: municipio
• Booking: WhatsApp or phone, 24 hours

Planning this journey

Nova Viçosa is a longer journey from Prado along the far-southern Bahia coast. For this type of route, advance booking makes it easier to plan stops, luggage and arrival time, especially when the trip connects with accommodation, tours or onward road travel.