About this place
At the entrance gateway to Santa Cruz Cabrália, at the start of Coroa Vermelha Beach, stands a monument honoring and depicting the First Mass held in Brazil. The tall sculptures offer good souvenir photographs and invite reflection on the contrasting customs of that historical period. This place is part of Rede Bem Bahia’s Regional Guide and helps visitors understand the natural, historical, cultural and scenic diversity of the Costa do Descobrimento. The experience varies with the time of day, tide, weather, calendar and means of access. Plan your visit considering travel, time on site and current rules, and confirm operational information before setting out.
Getting there
Follow BR-367/Avenida Beira-Mar toward Santa Cruz Cabrália. The district has signposted access routes and can be reached by car, ride-hailing service, taxi, public transport or local tour operator.
Things to do
Observe the architecture, understand the events associated with the site, visit its spaces of remembrance, and allow time for religious, artistic and landscape details. Allow time to notice the details presented in the attraction description and take photographs responsibly.
Practical planning
- Suggested duration
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Costs
- A contribution, admission fee or guided visit may apply
- Accessibility
- May include hills, natural paths or historic paving
- Advance booking
- Recommended for guided or community visits
- Seasonality
- Check local hours, celebrations and rules
Approximate distances
- Porto Seguro airport
- approx. 18–30 km
- Porto Seguro town centre
- approx. 15–27 km
- Bus terminal
- approx. 18–30 km
- Coroa Vermelha
- approx. 1–12 km
- Mundaí
- approx. 9–21 km
- Arraial d’Ajuda
- approx. 27–39 km via ferry
Distances are estimates, not journey times. Confirm the route and any ferry crossings before departure.