This historical town, whose name means " safe port" was founded on a hill overlooking the ocean. It lies near the spot where the Portuguese explorer ,Pedro Alvares Cabral ,in 1500 first set foot on Brazilian soil and came face to face with the native inhabitants , the Pataxo tribe from Tupi nation.

It was declared a national monument in 1973, today is a refuge for Brazilian and international tourists. Porto Seguro's coast line is protected by reefs, the ocean is shallow calm and crystal clear.