Brazil's The Northeast

Salvador

Welcoming villages decorated with intricate architecture from its colonial past; remarkable scenery painted with palm fringed beaches, rolling coconut plantations and magical mountain ranges; and a captivating allure defined by the rich folklore that unfolds during a Capoeira, Candomblé, samba reggae session. These elements combined with the inherent Bahian ambiance of this Northwestern city make Salvador well deserving of its reputation as the Land of Happiness.

The alluring treasures of Salvador de Bahia, or simply Salvador, are made all the richer by the captivating exuberance of its pleasant locals. A diverse collection of Africans, Native Americans, and Europeans, the people of Salvador prove a friendly and relaxed group of locals, ready to welcome you into their beautiful home and demonstrate why life there is so exceptionally wonderful. Explore the Lower City, a charming port city of colonial times, where traditional Brazilian arts still ring vibrant, demonstrated in full effect in the graceful martial art of Capoeira and at the colorful local market of Modelo. A quick trek up the stone steps and alleyways, or via the notorious Lacerda Elevator, leads to the heritage rich Upper City, where charming museums, churches and old government buildings line the streets.