The Rio Buranhém, also known as Rio do Peixe, is a river of historical and geographical significance flowing through the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia in Brazil. The river travels approximately 20 kilometers through Minas Gerais before continuing for roughly 128 kilometers through Bahia, ultimately emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Porto Seguro — a location of profound historical importance as the first landing point of Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral when he arrived in Brazil in 1500. The river's dual name, Buranhém and Rio do Peixe (literally "River of Fish"), hints at its long-standing association with aquatic life and fishing traditions in the region. The lower reaches of the river near Porto Seguro are notable for the ferry crossings that connect the city to the Arraial d'Ajuda district, making the river a living part of the local transportation and cultural landscape.