Salvador da Bahia Travel Forum

Hello, will be traveling to Salvador in March and would like to know what precautions should I take with using a camcorder? Also what kinds of health precautions should I take? Thanks.

Beside the usual required/suggested vaccinations, you should have little problem. I have always found the water to be filtered and safe (in ice and for brushing teeth). Cold bottled water is available everywhere as well. Food has never been a problem either.

I would not advise using a camcorder, especially if not in a group. Bring a small digital that fits in a small waist-pack and keep it there between shots. Do not bring anything to Brazil that you would hesitate to give up or would regret losing.

http://www.emtursa.ba.gov.br/template.asp
http://www.bahia.com.br/
These two links above presents Bahia to foreigners. I suggest you read "Tourist Support" and "Fast Guide". Steal something to somebody are often events in Salvador. There´s to many poor people in Salvador. Be careful with your electronic gadgets. Be sure the place you'll be in Salvador is empty of crooks and double dealing natives. I am not from Salvador but I'm brazilian
Cassiovieggore

Best internet site for info on Salvaador is
www.bahia-online.net