Nossa Senhora da Lapa e Boa Morte Church

Watch the lively shipyard action take place at this busy port, see local fishermen at work and dine at casual waterfront restaurants.

Visit the two buildings that make up the city’s municipal complex and relax in the pleasant garden in the center of this plaza.

Shop for a variety of fresh fish and seafood directly from local fishmongers at a market that stands in the heart of a city center square.

Study the whitewashed colonial architecture of this municipal building and then hang out beneath the shade of a tree in its adjoining square.

Note the simple exterior of this church before stepping inside to admire various artworks and artifacts, including a baptismal font that was a gift from the Portuguese crown.

Learn about the history of this pretty church and note the features of its interior, including crystal chandeliers and religious images.