Salvador and the Bahia Coast Travel Guide
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In "the land of happiness," as the state of Bahia is known, the sun shines almost every day. Its Atlantic Ocean shoreline runs for 900 km (560 mi), creating beautiful white-sand beaches lined with coconut palms—while inland is Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina (Chapada Diamantina National Park), with 152,000 hectares (375,000 acres) of mountains, waterfalls, caves, natural swimming pools, and hiking trails. And in Bahia's capital, Salvador, the beat of bongo drums echoing through the narrow cobblestone streets is a rhythmic reminder of Brazil's African heritage.
Salvador and the Bahia Coast Hotels
Lodging options in Salvador range from modern high-rises with an international clientele and world-class service to cozy, often family-run pousadas (inns)...read more
Salvador and the Bahia Coast Restaurants
The laid-back lifestyle of Bahians is reflected in their food. In urban areas, breakfast is a minor meal—maybe just a cup of coffee with a lot of...read more
Things To Do in Salvador and the Bahia Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Salvador and the Bahia Coast
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Salvador and the Bahia Coast Experiences
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Evidence that Brazil is officially a Roman Catholic country can be found everywhere. There are beautiful churches and cathedrals—from the... Read more
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Forget Rio's commercialized spectacle. The most accessible and authentic large-scale Carnival in Brazil is in Salvador—an explosion of... Read more
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Warm waters year-round and a continuous lineup of beautiful beaches from south to north make Bahia one of the premier destinations in Brazil... Read more
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In 1549 Tomé de Sousa was appointed Brazil's first governor-general, with orders to establish the colony's capital in Bahia. The deep... Read more
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Of all of Brazil's states, Bahia has the strongest links with its African heritage. There are few other countries with such a symphony of skin... Read more
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As a rule, the farther away from the downtown area, the better the beach in terms of water cleanliness and number of people, especially on weekends... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
America is about to see a boost in tourism from China and Brazil, following President Obama's announceme Read more
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Last Minute Travel
Rio de Janeiro puts on one of the world’s biggest, liveliest parties every year for Carnival. Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Throughout Brazil, use the thumbs-up gesture to indicate that something is OK. Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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We traveled through the South Coast of Brazil in Dec 2008 (sorry for the delayed report!) Just realizing how much valuable information I've obtained from this site, that I just felt compelled to give back!). Read more
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It has been a few days since our return from a 16-17 day Brazil trip, and we have just recovered from our jet lag. Read more
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