... Brazilian owners of the nearby vacation homes. Scroll down for aerial photo of the main beach at Guarajuba: http://www.bahia-investments.com/bahia_brazil/places_guarajuba_beach_bahia_brasil_en.php Praia do Forte is located in an area that has environments of interest, like the manguezal (mangrove swamps ... more

... can rent bikes at a rental place near the entrance to the 'village'. Be aware that you should not believe that the bike trip is a 10 minute affair, it's more like 30 minutes each way. Imbassai is a pleasant spot and as tcantaerlli points out Gurajuba is nice ... more

I am traveling to Salvador in June...hope to have an interesting family vacation with our 7 year old. Any recommendations? ... more

... lively, but safe; the chair rental guys lare very attentive to kids. I've spent a lot of time there with my friends' kids. There will be other kids to play with there, despite any language barrier. Someone there rents floaty toys nowadays, too. I also like to go for ... more

If you are staying in apartment with windows that face directly on to a circuit, it can be earsplitting. Even if it isn't it can be pretty loud. Noise is really only an issue at night, it's the trios that create the noise and a lot of people ... more

... you are staying in a apartment in barra ondina along/above the carnival parade i am sorry but your not gonna have much sleep but you are gonna have a great time it was my best vacation ever!!!! And i thought it was verry safe for 2 girls travelling alone ... more

... to go.....have rented an apartment in Barra area for 3 nights. Would it be better for us to hire a guide to show us around? if so, can anyone recommend a guide to us....or tell us where to look for one? How much would it cost to hire ... more

... With a large group, an apartment might be a good choice. Whatever you choose, don't let it go too much longer before reserving or only the overpriced, shabby or distant choices will be left. When you have a better idea of your trip, we'd be happy to answer ... more

... Does anyone have suggestions for apartments in Barra ... ... includes Carnival so prices will go mad for that period. The names of reliable landlords or agents would be helpful. She doesn't have much money so the cheaper the apartment the longer she will be able to stay. Thank you, Kathy ... more