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Salvador

General Information about Salvador

Brazil's historical city of Salvador has played an important role in the nations history. Salvador which has been inhabited since 1549 and was the capital of Brazil up until 1763 when Rio de Janeiro became the capital city. Salvador is set along the North East Coast of Brazil within the state of Bahia. Salvador is today the capital of Bahia with a thriving population of over 2,890,000 residents.

Salvador is famous for boasting some of the longest beaches in Brazil and is one of the city's most popular attractions. The city centre of Salvador is where much of the city's action is and is locally known as Pelourinho. Pelourinho is today listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and features many interesting buildings, boasting architecture from 17th and 18th century. Salvador is filled with many museums, historical churches and cathedral's that are worth exploring through and the Carmelite Church is just one example. The Carmelite Church dates back to 1580 and also features a well visited museum.

Famous for its annual festival known as Carnaval of Salvador de Bahia, this popular event attracts as many as two million visitors each year. The festival takes place in the city streets and is a truly magical and exciting time. The festival is so famous that it has been documented in the Guinness Book of Records. Travelling to Salvador is simple with regular flights arriving at the Duputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport from all over the globe.

Attractions in Salvador

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Guesthouses in Salvador

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Hostels in Salvador

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Hotels in Salvador

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