Salvador de Bahia is famous for its African influenced cuisine, music, and architecture. Salvador, known as the “Capital of Joy” thanks to its extravagant, weeklong Carnival celebrations, is full of music and contemporary art and architecture that haven’t changed since the XVII century. The African influence has left its mark on local folklore, especially with the capoeira and maculele dance styles.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
ACTIVITIES & TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
- Historical Center
- Pelourinho District
- Laguna Metropolitan Park
- Abaete Dunes
- Humaita Point
- Lacerda Cable Car
- Modelo Market
- San Marcelo Fort
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALTITUDE: 8 MASL SURFACE AREA: 706 KM² TIME ZONE: UTC -3 LANGUAGE: PORTUGUESE CURRENCY: REAL VOLTAGE: 127 V AND 220 V
How to get there
The Salvador de Bahia International Airport, in the northeast of Brazil, is one of the most important in the country and is located 28 km from the city center. It operates flights to almost all major Brazilian cities and also to various international destinations.
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