Salvador da Bahia Travel Forum

Hi,
Any one been to this area/hotel recently? could you give some pointers about must see or do while in this area and Brazil and poss cost.
It is our first time to South America and we have heard that May/June are bad months to visit, hope not! We usually visit Maldives every year but found this deal so here goes.
Appreciate any info advice - many thanks!

Maldivesaddict

June should be OK weather wise for the beach as it was last year.

My suggestion would be to spend some days staying in the city of Salvador to see the historic sights and hear some music. There are plenty of places to stay for all budgets either at the beachfront in Barra or in the Colonial historic center of Pelourinho. Check the site ( www.bahia-online.net) for good information about sights, history, beaches, accomodation, music, etc. The culture and music of this area has no comparison.

The end of June is the season for the traditional festas juninhas. There will be Quadrilla dancing with colorful rustic costumes and other tradional folk dances like Danca Portugues. Some of this can be seen at the Exposition park in Salvador as well as other smaller venues. This look at the unique folk heritage of Brazil is worth planning to see.
There is a huge Sao Joao festival (June 24) in the Colonial town of Cachoeira (about 2 hours into the interior from Salvador by bus) with big-name forro bands that play until the wee hours, packed with Brailians dancing and having fun. A great way to experience what most tourists will never see.

Once you get up to the Iberostar, you are fairly isolated. You can go into the village of Praia do Forte (full of pousadas and restaurants, charming, touristy, expensive, with Tamar turtle project to visit) and there are some local excursions offered. There are trips to Rio and Iguacu offered as well.

If you need more info, just ask.

The link below will show you something of Praia do Forte. I believe it's a nice place with many conductor tours. From Praia do Forte you may easily go to Arraial da Ajuda, Fortaleza, Porto Seguro, Recife as well.
http://www.guiadasemana.com.br/Yahoo/VERAO/index.htm
Cassiovieggore

Hi,

Beautiful place, beautiful hotel, wonderful people, we were there during carnival time beginning of February this year, we had great fun, we met very nice Brazilian people, we made friends, we amused ourself. I can hardly think about a minus there. great facilities, tasty food, great service, professional animation, just a perfect place,
if you stay a week visit to Salvador , old historical centre and to Praia e Forte is a must, if you stay for 2 weeks see that you have the financial possibility to go to Rio.

I was there with 2 kids from 12, 15, the 3 of us are dying to go back, for sure we plan to do it next year

Snej