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Salvador (Pelourinho)
The vibrant heart of Afro-Brazilian culture with colorful colonial architecture, capoeira in the streets, and the largest Carnival celebration outside Rio.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Bahia, Brazil · South America
Mata de São João sits on the route: 15 minutes from Dias d'Ávila, 54km from Salvador (Pelourinho).
Mata de São João is a town located in Bahia, Brazil. With a population of 42,566, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Mata de São João sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bahia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mata de São João to your route.
Mata de São João is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil. It covers 605.17 km2 (233.66 mi2) and a population of 47,126 (2020 est.). Mata de São João has a population density of 73 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is located 56 km (35 mi) from the state capital of Bahia, Salvador.
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Mata de São João is located in Bahia, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -12.5303 latitude, -38.2992 longitude.
Mata de São João has a population of approximately 42,566 people, making it a town in Brazil.
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The vibrant heart of Afro-Brazilian culture with colorful colonial architecture, capoeira in the streets, and the largest Carnival celebration outside Rio.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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