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Visiting Salvador, Brazil


Brazil's third most populous city, and former capital, is now the capital of Bahia state. Renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture, Salvador is known as "the Capital of... more » Brazil's third most populous city, and former capital, is now the capital of Bahia state. Renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture, Salvador is known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Brazil's largest. Divided into two distinct sections by an escarpment, the city offers beaches ideal for swimming and diving. Inlets with great surfing waves beckon nearby, and rolling hills and mountains provide a backdrop to the city. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
Dec
84°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
Jan
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Feb
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Mar
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Apr
84°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

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Hotel Casa do Amarelindo

Nov 8, 2009

I am Brazilian, and as such, was able to research about many different hotels in the often Portuguese-only websites, and can tell you confidently that there is no reason to go on endlessly about this...more

Pousada des Arts

Nov 8, 2009

This is a newly finished hotel, where you can see the attention given to every detail. Original artwork is on display in the rooms and throughout, giving it a distinctive Baiano style and feel. The...more

Pereira Restaurante

Nov 7, 2009

This restaurant was one of the only saving graces we found in Salvador. They have menus translated to English. The staff tries very hard to be helpful. The English menus really helped as we could just...more

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