Salvador da Bahia - Capital of Bahia

Salvador da Bahia is assumed as a target weight when it comes to party, culture, religion and cuisine. It is therefore not surprising that, with respect to tourists traveling outside of Brazil , the capital of Bahia is surpassed only by Rio de Janeiro in terms of demand.

The reasons are varied interest, begins the historic center and the unique Pelourinho, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which in ancient times was the scene of corporal punishment for slaves and is now the epicenter of most of the cultural offer. This area of Salvador Bahia will also be able to find a lot of varied restaurants, art galleries and craft shops. Just follow the walk to the Mercado Modelo, where local food, such as rent or musical instruments, are at a distance of a few dollars in over 250 outlets. Discover the Lacerda Elevator, one of the most visited of Salvador, which makes the connection between the Upper Town and Lower Town.

One of the great riches of Salvador da Bahia is the musical heritage here, rhythms like ax, forro, pagode, samba or MBP fill the days and nights of entertainment. And if we talk about big parties, such as Carnival or the end of year, you can find everything.

The full name of the city takes just doubts about the intrinsic religiosity of the place, São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, and 365 churches that you can find there prove it. Featured for the Church of Our Lord of Bomfim, the most famous and visited sacred art here has a role and a religious tour by the various units is also a tour through the history of Brazil and Portugal .

This giant city of almost four million people is the most populous cities of Northeastern Brazil and the third in Brazil. The coastline is very popular for those visiting the region and, when it comes to beaches, immerse yourself in Itapuã, where is the lighthouse of the same name.

To be part of this scenario, follow strictly what the locals, the soteropolitanos elect as one of the ideal snack. the ancient streets of Salvador, with the cross Bahia dressed up selling acarajés in their makeshift stalls, As Salvador da Bahia will be impossible to resist.

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