Paddling near Ilhéus, Bahia
Ilhéus sits on the southern Bahia coast where Atlantic rainforest rivers meet the sea. Praia do Cristo is the main hub for flatwater paddling, with kayak, SUP, and canoe activity centred there. The Rio Tijuípe, accessible off the BA-001 highway between Itacaré and Ilhéus, is the standout river paddle in the area.
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