Wandering the streets of the Pelourinho, admiring the decaying colonial architecture, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to the 16th and 17th Century! Wander some more, passing rodas de capoeira, listening to thumping African drums, and smelling the wafting odors of aracajé (bean and shrimp fritters), and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a little piece of Africa in Brazil! Here you can find great food, dancing, music, and culture to take your breath away. If you travel Brazil, you should not miss it. It’s not just a vacation spot; it’s a look into Brazil’s sometimes tumultuous past.
Salvador da Bahia is the Afro-Brazilian gem of the Northeast located in Todos os Santos Bay and a favorite of stop in many tourists Brazil vacations. From gorgeous coastline, to nightly capoeira shows and Afro-Brazilian concerts on the streets of the Pelourinho, to mystical Candomblé ceremonies, Salvador offers and enthralling introduction to Brazil’s African and colonial heritage. There’s nowhere else in Brazil, or in the world for that matter, quite like Salvador da Bahia! Not to mention it’s a great place to start travelling your way up Brazil’s coast to places like Praia da Pipa and Canoa Quebrada!
The high cliff that divides the city between Cidade Alta and Cidade Baixa gives the city a majestic feel, with buildings perched along the very edge of the Atlantic ocean and the great Cathedral looking down. Both cities, though particularly the Pelourinho, are renowned for their stunning colonial architecture. The two cities are connected by the famous Elevador Lacerda in which you can travel between the two cities and get a breathtaking view of Brazil’s most lively city. Local’s will tell you its carnival is far superior even to Rio de Janeiro, with a truly authentic feel and participants from all over the world. While the city can be dangerous and you should always be alert, do not be afraid to delve into this Brazilian cultural experience!
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