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“Salvador da Bahia” wordtravels.com / Globe Media Ltd.
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 25 attractions in Salvador
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Traveler Description: The Mercado Modelo is a great place to buy souvenirs, often at prices cheaper than in Pelourinho or on the beach. You'll find everything from jewelry, more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Activities: Shopping
Address: Salvador
Brazil

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“Great place to visit.”
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4 of 5 stars
Fubecca   1 contribution
AZ
Feb 8, 2008

I lived in Salvador for roughly 6 months and from an insiders opinion Mercado Modello is a great place to visit. You get a great exposure to a lot of the culture of Bahia. Generally speaking everyone you meet is friendly and respectful. While you will see many similar items at several shops don't think you've seen everything. If available... more

“Wonderful place”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Salvador, Bahia
Apr 25, 2006
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Mercado Modelo it’s a great place to visit and buy gifts. A lot of shops with amazing things, berimbaus, baiana dolls, paintings and craft from bahia. You can have a lunch at restaurants Camafeu de Oxossi and Maria de São pedro with a beautiful view from the bay “baia de todos os santos”, the food is great, moquecas, vatapa, caruru,... more

“Excelente Ciudad de Puerto”
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4 of 5 stars
Fosation   16 contributions
Mexico City, Mexico
Dec 19, 2007

El Mercado Modelo es uno de los mejores lugares para chacharear. Lo mejor son los Capoeiros que bailan a la... more

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