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Inside Background
Culture 
      The northeastern port city of Salvador da Bahia was once the capital of...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Health & Safety 
Solteropolitanos ( Salvador natives) are very friendly. There are not a lot of...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
History 
The first European explorers to arrive in the region of Salvador were Spanish...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Founded in 1549 by Tomé da Souza, first governor general of Brazil, Salvador is...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Deputado Lus Eduardo Magalhes International Airport (SSA) is the main...
Last edited: August 06, 2008
Getting Around 
Driving in Salvador is not recommended for most tourists. The layout of this...
Last edited: December 10, 2009
Public Transportation 
Public transportation is quite good in Salvador and will no doubt be improved...
Last edited: June 17, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
   ________________... Day (and longer) trips: Praia do Forte: There are kombi...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Carnaval Of course, the biggest festival of the year is no doubt “Carnaval...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Things for new visitors to know: Language: Learn as much Portuguese as you can...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Highlights There is SO much to do in Salvador . This is only an introduction...
Last edited: August 23, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
OK so you've traipsed around the Pelourinho, you've visited the Farol, sunned...
Last edited: October 16, 2008
Shopping 
Salvador is the place to get souvenirs of Brazil for all your friends and...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
Mercado Modelo 
The Mercado Modelo is a great place to buy souvenirs, often at prices cheaper...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Pelourinho 
Pelourinho is the Colonial historic district of Salvador, a UNESCO World...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
O que e que a Bahia tem Salvador cuisine - moquecas, acarajé and more Do treat...
Last edited: February 03, 2007
Breakfast 
The key thing to know about breakfast in Brazil is if you have not been there...
Last edited: February 02, 2007
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Inside Brazil: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency in Brazil is the Real (plural is Reais).  It is pronounced like...
Last edited: January 18, 2009
Crossing the Border 
  Brazil practices the so-called "reciprocity" policy in terms of visa...
Last edited: December 11, 2008
Emergencies 
To call an ambulance dial 192 To call police dial 190 To call for fire dial 193...
Last edited: July 29, 2009
Important Phrases 
Portuguese is a Latin language, and its grammar is similar to Spanish and...
Last edited: January 15, 2009
Telephones 
00 xx ( zero zero  xx ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to make...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping in Brazil is typically not expected nor given. Obviously, if someone...
Last edited: January 21, 2009
Customs 
Customs and Duties do not typically apply to tourists visiting with their own...
Last edited: December 26, 2006
Doing Business in Brazil 
The land that has brought the world the Bossa Nova, Pele and coffee has...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Driving in Brazil 
Brazil is the biggest country of South America  and it has also the largest...
Last edited: January 23, 2009
Travellers cheques 
Travellers Cheques are a bad idea in Salvador at least. Fx, will Banco De...
Last edited: May 10, 2006
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