It is a fishing village located 70 km from Porto Seguro.
Part of the road to the village goes through a track, which helps to preserve the place. Caraiva is one of the most favourite places of the region for adventure and ecotourism.
It is also ideal for someone looking for tranquillity. On one side you have the river and on the other, the reserve of the Pataxos Indians. The delta where the river flows into the sea, is a beautiful place, which enchants all tourists.
The rusticity is the charm of this village with its sandy narrow roads and colourful houses. There are no motorized vehicles.The village has electric energy but hasn't the street lights.This enables you to have a breathtaking view of the sky.

The wood exploration was the main activity until 1948 when the explosion of one of the furnaces destroyed the factory. Since then Caraiva lives from tourism.

Car park located before the river crossing
Two public telephones
Two cyber cafes with broadband
Bakery
Chemist
Health centre
Police station
Library
Waste collection
Pubs and restaurants
Small food stores