Make the most of your trip and explore the city
Ilheus is much more than the race venue. The city was built on the cacao economy and gained worldwide fame as the setting for the work of Jorge Amado, author of "Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon" and "The Violent Land". If you have time between the technical meeting and the start, it's worth setting aside a few hours to learn a bit of that history.
One of the most traditional addresses in the historic center. Vesúvio gained national fame as the setting for the novel "Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon" — it's where the character Nacib ran his bar. It still operates in practically the same spot today, on Praça Dom Eduardo, a must-visit to feel the spirit of literary Ilheus.
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Also mentioned in the pages of Jorge Amado, Bataclã was one of the liveliest cabarets of the cacao boom era, when Ilheus was buzzing with the economic and social energy of the region's "gold". A meeting point for landowners, exporters and bohemians, it's now part of the city's historic trail.
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The economy of Ilheus was built on cacao, and visiting a historic farm is a way to see up close the process — from harvest to chocolate production — that transformed the region and inspired much of Jorge Amado's work.
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A relaxed way to explore the rivers and mangroves around Ilheus, with scenery that appears in regional literature and in the daily life of local fishermen. A great way to unwind before or after the race.
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An architectural landmark of the historic center, with imposing towers by the sea — one of the most photographed postcards of Ilheus. It's a short walk from the event's host hotel (Praça Dom Eduardo), making it easy to include on the same walk through downtown.