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Quote: Salvador da Bahia used to be the major hub of the slave trade in South America. Today, Afro-Brazilians make up about 80% of the city. One of the factors that make Salvador such an interesting place to visit is… Read More
Quote: The building that houses the Solar do Unhão restaurant was once the site of horrible slave quarters. Today, it is a restaurant and stage that hosts a Bahian folklore show and Capoeira performance. Inside were… Read More
Quote: Salvador da Bahia is divided into two sections, Upper City and Lower City. The Upper City is the historic section, while the Lower City is more of a business district. The Lacerda elevator provides transportation… Read More
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Quote: Tuesday nights are party nights in Salvador da Bahia. Several of us from our tour group took taxis to the Pelourinho to check out the scene. On Tuesday nights, the Pelourinho area is bustling with activity. There… Read More
Quote: São Francisco Church The Upper City tour consisted of a short bus ride to an area often referred to as the Old City. Once we arrived in the Old City, we did the rest of the tour on foot. It has been said that… Read More
Quote: If there is one thing that you do while in Brazil it should be seeing a soccer game. It’s rather inexpensive, and there are many travel agents that set up tours to go see them. The game itself is great, but what… Read More
Quote: I bet you have been in the situation I am about to describe... You are wandering along the promenade, minding your own business, when a football comes spinning its way to your direction. Not just any… Read More
Quote: Farmers Cachoeira is a small, laid-back town about 2 hours from Salvador da Bahia. On the way there, we made a stop at a share-cropping community. The farmers here produce sugar cane, tobacco, and cacao. There… Read More
Quote: Carnival in Brazil is an experience not to be missed. You could combine a stay at the Praia do Forte and some participation in the festivities in Salvador and also in the local village. You should plan well in… Read More
Quote: Brazil is a large producer of precious gems. We had already done a tour of the H. Stern gem factory in Rio de Janeiro, so there were only a few of us who signed up for the optional gem dealer excursion in… Read More