Ilhéus is a major city located in the south region of Bahia, Brazil. 430 km south from Salvador, the state's capital, the city was founded in 1534, as Vila de São Jorge dos Ilhéus.

The city's economy is based mainly in the tourism - beautiful beaches and a rich heritage culture (old portuguese constructions, history, culinary) attracts to the city many Brazilian and foreign tourists.

The city has aproximately 222.000 habitants, with an area of 1850 km sq, and its downtown is located 1 km away from the Atlantic coast. Once the biggest producer of cocoa, now the city depends almost entirely of the tourism.