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Belmonte

Cocoa Beach Resort is located on the southern edge of the town of Belmonte.

The town has a population of around –22,000 and boasts distinctive colonial architecture and the historic Belmonte Lighthouse, a reminder of the area’s nautical history. It is situated on the banks of the River Jequitiuhonha where it meets the Atlantic Ocean and is edged by rainforest.

Belmonte is an hour’s drive (about 50km) from Porto Seguro on a recently upgraded A‐road. Porto Seguro is a lively regional centre which has an airport for internal and international flights.

There are plans to improve this airport and relocate it, which, if agreed, will bring the airport a third of the way closer to Belmonte. This should cut the journey time to Belmonte from the airport to just 30 minutes. This area of coast is south of Bahia's major city, Salvador, also a major international transport hub.

Founded in the 16th century and historically a cacao nut growing area, Belmonte is a thriving agricultural town. There is a wealth of existing amenities and attractions that the town has to offer. These include schools, hospitals, bars, restaurants, shops, a new shopping centre is planned for the town and it even has its own plastic surgeon.

There are some exciting plans to regenerate parts of the town too. These  amenities are very important to Cocoa Beach investors as they provide a local colourful experience, a labour pool, and are necessary to encourage domestic onward sales.