Valença (Brazil)

Valença is, however, a charming town, characterized by colonial buildings and a consistently pleasant atmosphere. The port is a colorful place, and the locals are chatty and want to know everything about your trip through Brazil. Valença is famous for its food and its meat and fish markets. There are also former cotton mills you can visit in the town.

But what else does it have to offer? In the bay facing Valença is a collection of wonderful islands of the kind you dream about before even knowing they exist, from the festive Morro de São Paulo to the Edenesque Boipeba. So of course, when you're in Valença you can't help but think about your future trip to these little corners of paradise, almost forgetting to take a look at what there is around you.

If, despite everything, you do decide to stop in the town for more than just a few hours, you may be interested to know that there is more than just the picturesque Nossa Senhora Do Amparo church to visit in the local area. Taquari Beach and the Canta Galo waterfall are particularly nice options.