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Brazil - Northern Brazil Destination Guide

Salvador

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Known as the city that “has all the saints and all the sins”, Salvador is Brazil’s fourth largest city and the capital of the state of Bahia. Salvador used to be the centre for artists, slave trade and merchants and was the country’s capital for almost 200 years. Second only to Rio de Janeiro as a tourist destination, more than half of Salvador’s holiday-makes are Brazilians themselves and its beautiful beaches, amazing architecture and excellent food are just a few of the reasons that vacationers choose Salvador as their top holiday spot.

The city beats to an Afro-Brazilian rhythm and nightly capoeira circles form on plazas and open spaces while the scent of bean and shrimp fritters (acaraje) fill the night air. Enjoy the city’s unmatched beauty as you wander around and take in the magnificent 17th and 18th century architecture or enjoy the annual carnival, which many say is more authentic than the Rio Carnival. If authentic cuisine and culture is what you’re looking for, then Salvador is the holiday destination for you.

Praia do Forte

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This tourist village was developed specifically into an ecologically sensitive beach resort where restaurants, boutiques and tree-lined pedestrian walkways welcome visitors from around the globe. Situated just an hour north of Salvador, the town is seen as a premier beach destination and is filled with small pousadas and resorts.

The village’s main street (Alameda do Sol) will take you to a small church, a sea turtle reserve and incredibly beautiful beaches that are lined with palm trees and filled with gleaming white sand. While the village centre itself is adorable, take to its surrounds and you’ll discover castle ruins, a stunning lagoon for canoeing and the magnificent Sapiranga forest reserve where those adventurous travelers can hike, bike or zip line through the forest’s canopy.

Morro de Sao Paulo

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Morro de Sao Paulo has changed drastically in the last two decades. What used to be an isolated and third world village is now an international holiday haven with spectacular beaches and excellent weather. This is a place where you can sit back, relax and take in the beautiful natural surroundings or party it up with local and international tourists alike who have come from all corners of the globe to soak up the natural splendor of Morro de Sao Paulo.

The town’s main drag is a sandy path lined with restaurants and bars. Stop off and enjoy the town’s favorite drink: a roska which is a cocktail made from tropical fruits, crushed sugar, ice and vodka. If its party you’re looking for then Morro de Sao Paulo is the perfect location as beach parties are the town’s high point and vacationers have not one but four beaches from which to choose from!