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Salvador, A Fine Blend Of History, Nature And Modern Conveniences

Salvador, the colonial capital of Brazil and the current capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia is a favorite tourist destination. It has all the conveniences and infrastructure that amodern city offers and an easygoing, friendly and fun loving population.

This combined with its many outdoor parties, events and nightlife has earned it the name ofthe Brazilian City of Happiness. People who are luc y to visit this fascinating city can be certainthat a treat of historical attractions, delicious food, celebrations and beautiful beaches awaitsthem.

!alvador is located on the "orth #astern coast of Brazil on the peninsula that separates the $ll

!aints Bay from the $tlantic %cean. $ &'' meters high cliff along the shoreline divides the cityinto an upper area and a lower area.

The upper area called the Cidade $lta is where the old city is located and the city centre calledPelourinho is the place around which all the historical attractions can be found. The lower cityis the modern town and a busy commercial center.

Gettin !n And Around Salvador

The international airport of !alvador is locatedaround &( miles from the city and is well connectedto other cities in Brazil and the ma)or hubs in thewestern world. Being a ma)or tourist destinationand port city, it is a stopover for a number of cruiseships. Bus services connect !alvador to the othertowns of Brazil. Buses also ply to and from

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The main language of !alvador is Portuguese, but #nglish and !panish are also e*ually popularwith the local population. The local cuisine consists mainly of spicy seafood. The friendly peoplehere are only too happy to mingle, dance and celebrate with the visitors.

+al ing around is the best option when it comes to e ploring the old city which has a networ

of cobblestone streets fre*uented by tourists. -or the new city and trips to nearby places theoptions are bus, ta i and car rentals.

Bus travel is cheap while ta is are relatively e pensive especially for long distances. enting acar is also an option but driving here is a bit tric y and you may want to add a driver to thepac age. The best and safest way to travel to and fro between the new city and the old one isby using #levador /acerda, the cable car service.

"ropical Cli#ate Of Salvador $eeps "he "e#peratures Moderate

!alvador has a tropical rainforest climate. The temperatures are usually between 0' and 1'degrees and the air is humid. There is rain throughout the year. -ebruary is the driest month

and the heaviest rainfall occurs during the months of $pril, 2ay, 3une and 3uly.

Salvador, A History %nthusiast&s 'rea# Co#e "rue

&. Igre)a de !4o -rancisco5 This barroco style church will be among the most important of itsind in the world.

0. $t the centre of the upper city are two larges*uares, the Pra6a da !7 and Terreiro de 3esuswhich are connected by a cathedral at the corner.There are stalls and food carts throughout the day.

1. $fro8Brazilian 2useum5 This is the place wheremany displays show why the culture of Bahia is soconnected to that in $frica. The 2useum is locatedon the Terreiro de 3esus.

9. Bal7 -ocloric:5 $ treat for dance fans, -ocloric:performers here demonstrate the fascinating localmusic and dance styles. The fire dance will surely impress anyone and should definitely not bemissed.

;. 2ercado 2odelo5 This mar et which is the main mar et of !alvador is a good place to picup craft items. The s*uare ne t to it often has capoeira, the local martial art danceperformances. The mar et is situated in the lower town.

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@ Aay tours are available to various places and within the city itself with guides who will showyou and e plain things of significance.

@ The carnival is the biggest attraction of !alvador which is in the uinness boo of records forbeing the largest in the world. It is a one wee event and very popular with the residents andthe tourists ali e.

@ $ beach visit is definitely on the cards if you are anywhere in Bahia, though !alvador hasmany other attractions besides beaches. The Porto de Barra is the most fre*uented although itcan get rather crowded.

@ !alvador has a legendary nightlife with plenty of little clubs and bars where you can en)oyhot food and music. There are also places with bowling bars, cinemas, etc.

@ !hops here are a bargain hunter s dream come true. Be it souvenirs, art and craft items,clothes, everything is available and prices are usually negotiable.

Salvador Has (lenty Of Acco##odation "o Suit %very Bud et

There is plenty of accommodation in !alvador for everyone. It probably has the bestinfrastructure in the region when it comes to options for places to stay. -rom budget anddiscount hotels to lu urious beach hotels where you can have all facilities and be cocooned incomfort, many options are available.

'ine At Ar ua)ly "he Best *estaurants Of Brazil

estaurants in Bahia are considered to be amongthe best in Brazil. Dou will find restaurants andeating outlets to match every taste and budget.!outh $merican food is the widely available cuisine,though many restaurants serve other types of foodas well. -ast food chains and small cafes are alwaysaround for a *uic bite.

!alvador is a place which every tourist to Brazilmust visit. The place has a culture that is muchricher than the rest of Brazil, places of historicalsignificance and everything else that a visitor couldhope for. The infrastructure, the people, the beaches, the restaurants, almost everything aboutthis place will leave a lasting impression on the minds of its visitors.

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