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Salvador
Salvador is the capital of the state of Bahia, Brazil. With a charming Old Town (a World Heritage Site), a vibrant musical scene and popular Carnival celebrations, it is considered one of the birthplaces of Brazilian culture.



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Hotels in Salvador

Sofitel Salvador Score 8.375 from 17 reviews
Rua Passargada S/N 8.38/10
The Sofitel Salvador offers a wide range of leisure and relaxation options a few minutes by car from the airport, between the white dunes of Abaete and the Itapuã Beach. In the middle of the resort, you will find a large swimming pool surrounded by gardens with hammocks, as well as by a poolside bar and restaurant, making it the ideal place to relax either in the sun or in the shade. As for the sports options, the Sofitel Salvador offers tennis courts, mini golf, gym, games room, playground etc. Sauna, Jacuzzi, library and barbecuing facilities are some of the other services provided by the hotel. ... more
 
Oceânico Ondina Score 7.075 from 2 reviews
Av. Oceânica, 3033 7.08/10
The Oceânico Ondina provides a large terrace with a small pool and panoramic views as well as air-conditioned rooms which were totally refurbished in 2009. The hotel has a great location on the oceanfront of Ondina Beach, near Salvador’s zoo and the Barra Shopping Mall. The Carnival's popular concerts take place only 100 meters away. Without any extra charge, guests can access the internet in the business center and enjoy a daily breakfast in the restaurant. Every accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and telephone. Most rooms overlook the ocean. ... more
 
Deville Salvador Score 7.925 from 24 reviews
Rua Passargada S/N 7.93/10
The 5-star Deville Salvador offers a large green area with golf course, lakes and swimming pools. The front desk is only two blocks from the Itapuã Beach and a 15-minute drive from the airport. There are hammocks in the gardens and loungers next to the pool, allowing guests to spend relaxing days while savoring drinks and snacks from the poolside bar. The Deville Salvador also features a gym, sauna, games room and tennis courts. The restaurant serves a rich breakfast every morning without any extra charge. Room service and a lobby bar are also available. All accommodations are air-conditioned and equipped with free internet connection and TVs of 26 or 32 inches. ... more
 
A Casa das Portas Velhas Boutique Hotel Score 8.25 from 15 reviews
Largo da Palma, 6 8.25/10
Offering elegantly furnished rooms, this charming 4-star boutique hotel, inspired by the theme of old doors, enjoys a prime location within Salvador de Bahia’s UNESCO-listed colonial district. As you walk through the A Casa Das Portas Velhas Boutique Hotel, you will notice the building's many decorative doors, symbolising safety, cosiness, hospitality and warmth. Occupying a converted town house in the beautiful Largo da Palma square, the hotel provides spacious, generously equipped rooms and a modern business center with free broadband internet access. Wake up to the hotel's freshly prepared breakfast, included in your room price. Unwind in the attractive garden restaurant. The in-house Italian restaurant, Dionisio, will spoil you with award-winning Mediterranean cuisine. During your stay at the Casa Das Portas Velhas, take time to explore the in-house boutique, and enjoy a good book from the hotel library. ... more
 
Travel Inn Pituba Flat Score 0 from 0 reviews
Rua Paraíba, 250 - Pituba 0/10
Travel Inn Pituba Flat is located 100 metres from the beach. The rooms have air conditioning and kitchenettes. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool and sauna. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. Free parking on site is possible. The spacious rooms have a separate seating area, fridge, and TV. Travel Inn Pituba Flat is 50 metres away from the Manoel Dias da Silva Avenue, an important commercial centre in Salvador. Luis Eduardo Magalhães airport is a 15-minute drive away. ... more
 
More hotels in Salvador

Afro-Brazilian Museum

Located on the Terreiro de Jesus, the Museum has excellent displays explaining the many cultural connections between Bahia and Africa.  Prominent among these are the religious practices imported to Brazil with the slave trade, including candomblé, an animist tradition originating in West Africa.  A visit to the Museum before attending either a candomblé ceremony or the Balé Focloricó will help you understand both much better.

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Bike Tour of Rio de Janeiro 3 hours

Bike Tour of Rio de Janeiro

Your tour begins as you ride along Arpoador beach, Ipanema beach and Leblon beach, then through Ala garden canal to reach the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, before arriving at the Botanical Garden (admission to Gardens not included).

Here you will stop for a 1 hour walking visit (no bikes allowed in the garden). You will then return to Arpoador where you started, and this time ride by Catacumba park and the other side of the lagoon before heading back for the end of your tour. Stops for pictures are allowed.

The tour is accompanied by a guide and mechanical back up car. Helmets and tee shirts will be given to all passengers.

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Sao Francisco

The outside looks dull, but the inside is covered in gold leaf and is as ornate as it is beautiful.

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Morro Branco with Fontes Beach from Fortaleza 8 hours

Morro Branco with Fontes Beach from Fortaleza

Traveling from Fortaleza for about 85km, you will reach the district of Beberibe! This area has scenery that has been used in several televisions and movie productions!

Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes, have a perfect combination between rustic beauty and sophistication. Morro Branco is very famous for its handmade glass art works!

From here, you will be driven by local and knowledgeable guides to the labyrinths, which are formed between the dunes and cliffs, and from where the several shades of colored sands are discovered!

Then you will travel to the group of dunes that line the Ceara seashore, where you will find countless sources of fresh water that flow from the barriers of Praia das Fontes beach. Here, among cliffs and ponds, there is the Praia das Fontes Park and Resort. The place offers a panoramic view of the sea, endowed with a structure that consists of, a restaurant, swimming pools and a mini aquatic park! Here you will also get the opportunity to experience the unforgettable buggy ride that takes you to know grottos, dunes and the largest pond from the coast of Ceara - the pond of Uruau!

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