"Salvador da Bahia" Top 5 Page for this destination Salvador da Bahia by acemj
Salvador da Bahia Travel Guide: 689 reviews and 1,305 photos
When I was planning my trip to Brazil, I began to read about Salvador and it soon became clear that I would have to add it to my itinerary. I read about the historic center called Pelourinho (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with its colonial mansions and grand churches. I read about its unique African influenced culture that is evident in its food, music and religious traditions. I even read about its sunny weather and beautiful sunsets.
Well, two out of three ain't bad! Unfortunately, the weather didn't really live up to my expectations, but I still had a great time exploring the city and dabbling in its cultural offerings. I came away from Salvador with the confirmation that adding it to my itinerary was the right decision and a feeling that no trip to Brazil would be truly complete without a visit to this cultural wellspring.
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Earlier in the day, I asked at the tourist information office about where to go at night for good music and I was given... more travel advice
Internet joint
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At the bottom of the hill that runs from Largo do Pelourinho, you'll find this place by hanging a left at Rua do Paco.... more travel advice
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The public phones come in all kinds of interesting shapes and colors. This one is a coconut, but you'll see all kinds of... more travel advice
Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco
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There's some great architectural highlights throughout Salvador, especially in Pelourinho, but it's not confined to this... more travel advice
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Comments (22)
Great page, great photos, and very informative. Savador sounds like a wonderful place to visit some day.
Totally unknown destination for me but I see it definitely deserves a visit. As usual, your personal style of writing (like in the tip about Fitas girl) is what makes your pages excellent.
I'll be going to Salvador in a couple of months...nice to read about your adventures there.
H. Stern is a wonderful store. I purchased a few pieces. There was no tax and made in Brazil, they were without duty. Many of the jewelry items in less known stores were equally expensive and not as well made. I recommend H. Stern. I´m hooked!
Yes, and if you take the air-conditioned executivo bus, which stops in Porto de Barra (as well as other popular destinations along the way) and goes on into Pelourinho, the cost is about R$4,00.
Another very engaging page, Mark. Interesting to read about the 100kg of gold at the Igreja de Sao Francisco and the Fitas.
Sorry, but the tram, that is an alternative to the Lacerdo Elevator, is only 5 centavos too!
Just back from Salvador- I thought of your tip repeatedly as ribbon after ribbon was tied onto my wrist "as gift" from people with "shops" of necklaces dangling from their arms. I came home with a lot of ribbons and a lot of necklaces! hope all's well.
great tips, can't wait to get back to brazil and explore more.
Great info and pics! I loved the info and very helpful. We will be on our way for Carnaval 2005!!
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