Discover Camaçari: History, Science and Tradition

Get to know Camaçari from different perspectives: the Museu de Camassary is dedicated to the town’s history and cultural diversity, while the Museu de Ciência e Tecnologia UNICA focuses on scientific topics. The history of the Catedral São Thomaz de Cantuária and the Festa de São Thomaz de Cantuária are also strong traditions. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Camaçari, these different interests can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

History and cultural diversity

The Museu de Camassary is a cultural and educational institution. It presents Camaçari’s history and cultural heritage, as well as its ethnic and cultural diversity. Its focus is therefore not limited to individual events, but also encompasses the different cultural perspectives that form part of the town’s heritage. Anyone interested in Camaçari’s history will find a good starting point here.

The Catedral São Thomaz de Cantuária also has its own history. The Paróquia São Thomaz de Cantuária was founded in 1966. In 2011, when the Diocese of Camaçari was established, the church was elevated to cathedral status.

Science to explore

The Museu de Ciência e Tecnologia UNICA is located in Cidade do Saber and features around 40 experiments. Topics range from electricity and magnetism to optics and waves, as well as mechanics and energy. This breadth brings different areas of science and technology together in one place. When planning your visit, you can focus on the topics that interest you most.

Visits are guided by facilitators and use interactive tools to help visitors learn about science and technology. Both the guided explanations and the opportunity to explore the topics actively are central to the experience. Unlike the Museu de Camassary, which focuses on history and cultural heritage, UNICA explores scientific and technological concepts. The two museums therefore offer different points of interest to consider when planning your trip.

A tradition with a religious history

The history of the Catedral São Thomaz de Cantuária also involves the family of Desembargador Thomaz Montenegro. The family came from England and arrived in the region at the beginning of the 20th century to work on railway construction. They brought with them a devotion to Saint Thomas of Canterbury and donated a plot of land in the town for a chapel. This account links the history of the devotion to a specific chapter in the town’s history, without treating the different periods as if they were the same.

The Festa de São Thomaz de Cantuária is considered a strong tradition in Camaçari and also draws residents from other places. During the celebration, a procession passes through the streets to Praça Desembargador Montenegro, where an open-air Mass is held. For travelers interested in religious traditions, this makes the celebration’s communal nature tangible.

Choosing a focus for your trip

For getting around the urban area, Conecta Camaçari’s bus route 0101 connects the TIR (Terminal de Integração Rodoviário) with Bairro Novo/Parque das Palmeiras and serves, among other places, the Centro. If you’re choosing between cultural, scientific and religious interests, you can take this focus into account alongside the bus connection when considering accommodation in Camaçari.

Other places to explore: Grande, Guaribas, Ituberá, Valença, Ituaçu, Riachão Do Jacuípe, Itaberaba and Monte Gordo.

For the broader travel overview: Bahia.