Salvador da Bahia Travel Forum

Hi
4 of us are going on holiday to Costa Do Sauipe in August this year, we are getting conflicting stories of what to expect from the weather. Can someone help, can we pack bikinis or will we need our woolly jumpers????
Thanks
Jo

Can anyone recommend a good place to watch a futebol match in Salvador?

I am a planning a trip to Salvador da Bahia in July. I'm a first time traveller to Brazil & am travelling alone. I am flying into Rio staying there for three days then flying to Salvador for about a week.

I want my trip to be one that is filled with Afro-Brazilian culture/art, music, history, nature, relaxation, exploration and discovery. From my research, I'm thinking that Rio/Salvador can offer just that.

I have some questions in my quest to make this happen...

How can I go about finding a reasonable price for a roundtrip ticket from Rio/Salavador?

Should I connect with a travel agency that offers 8 - 15 days tour packages exploring the above or would I be able to accomplish the above by connecting with a hotel/pousada on my own and finding tour guides once I get to Rio/Salvador? Seeking the most cost effective deal.

Any recommendations for tour guides, agents that you may have used...

Any must sees in Rio/Salvador - especially places that aren't on the major tourist list of things to see/do but some place that may be an interesting spot with the locals or a place you may have found to be unique and awesome.

Lastly, Any recommendations for effective programs that provide a good overview of the Portuguese language.

Thanks!!!

Is anyone familiar with either of these pousadas, both located in Barra? I'm visiting Salvador in July and trying to decide which of these locations is more suitable.
Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Hello!

I am doing a study abroad program at the Universidade Federal da Bahia in Salvador da Bahia this upcoming summer. I'm bringing my small child so I can not stay with the program's homestays. I need to find cheap safe housing that would either be very close to the University or on very safe buslines to the University. My total stay will be around 41 days. I have tried looking at the maps of Salvador da Bahia online to see where the University is and what's around it but they are confusing to me. I'm not sure where to look at. It would also be ideal if my place to stay is near some sort of store or something so I can take my daughter daily to buy food to cook at our place.

This is all the information my program gives me:
Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), one of Brazil’s top 10 universities, has 58 departments for majors and there are 18,000 students. UFBA is situated near the commercial downtown area of Salvador da Bahia and Pelourinho.

The resident coordinator for my program sent me this link:
www.apjimoveis.com.br

However, I'm not sure where these places are or if they have internet access, which is another thing that my place must have as the person coming with to watch my daughter while I am in classes can NOT come with UNLESS they have daily free internet access to work from.

Thank you for ANY help you can give!

Hi

Going to the Iberostar bahia in Praia Do Forte this June. Previously on visits to Cuba we have taken clothes and soap, shampoo, toiletries etc. I was wondering if this is the done thing here, or is that insulting?

Or are there other gifts we should consider
Thanks

I'm a NYC lawyer who's planning to spend 6 months in Salvador da Bahia (from September 07 through February 08). I can't wait! I want to make the most of my time there so could anyone offer advice/suggestions on how I can go about doing the following:
1. Volunteer to teach English in an underprivileged area (without paying for the experience)
2. Earn money teaching English (or by doing anything else that's moral, for that matter).
3. Take Portuguese lessons
4. Take Afro-Brazilian dance lessons
5. Take capoeira lessons
6. Join a good gym
7. Share an apartment with a Brazilian (for less than $500 a month)
8. Travel around Northeast Brazil on weekends (on a shoestring)

Any specifics (names, addresses, etc.) would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I am a 23 year old girl planning a trip alone trip to south america in May. I'm planning to spend a few weeks doing voluntary work in Salvador before travelling to Rio and then on across Bolivia to Lake Titicana and into peru.
People have been scaring me with stories about how unsafe I will be visiting these places alone. They have even told me that if I go, I should dye my hair dark, as I am blonde and pale and will stand out too much.
Could someone please advise me on safety, especially in Salvador, as I may be in poor areas, working with local children. Even though the voluntary agency (cross cultural solutions) seems reputable i'm starting to panic and thinking of cancelling the whole trip.

Thinking of visiting Salvador & vicinity in early April, but notice this appears to be the wettest time of the year. Does rain tend to fall all day everyday or in tropical storms in late afternoon as in other equatorial locations I've visited?
Any advice gratefully received. :-)

How much will it cost round trip transfers from priaia do Forte to Salvador airport 4 passengers

Hi everyone !!!

Myself and a group of friends are heading to Salvador for carnival, We got accommodation booked but We are still looking for someone else that would like to share the expenses with us. Anyone up for it ?

e-mail me here or on gregukl@hotmail.com

Paul

Hi, can anyone suggest some good spots to visit in Salvador da Bahia and in surrounding areas? ie. up north, coastline beaches etc

I'm booked to fly from Fortaleza to Rio with a 3-hr layover from mid night to 3am at Salvador airport. It's too late now that the ticket is booked but I'm travelling on my own (female)and just came to wonder how safe the airport is.

Hi,
We are flying to Salvador from the UK on 30th March for two weeks.
We are thinking of heading north to Praia de Forte for 4 or 5 days and
then south to Morro de Sao Paulo for another week with a night or two in Salvador.
Does anyone have any good places to stay and any advice on travel. We
are a couple with a teenage daughter. We would like mid range place to
stay. Maybe a bungalow. We like to surf and are looking for quiet places
with a garden.
Thanks and Obrigado

Hi everyone !!!

Myself and a group of friends are heading to Salvador for carnival, We got accommodation booked but We are still looking for someone else that would like to share the expenses with us. Anyone up for it ?

e-mail me here or on gregukl@hotmail.com

Paul

Hello,
I know I'm late in asking this, but a hookup just fell through at the worst time. I already have tickets for Carnaval flying from Buenos Aires to Salvador on the 15th of February. Three of us are looking for any reasonably priced accommodations in the area for at least a few days. I've checked on the sites recommended by others but have only come across extremely expensive apts or full Hotels/Hostels. We're willing to join others in an apt. We are one male and 2 females in early 30's/late 20's.

All I'm asking is simply for a miracle.
Much love and
Un brazo fuerte,
S-I

Hi,

I am planning a solo trip to Salvador in Febuary (2nd - 16th). I have been looking for scuba diving centres on the internet, but there doesnt seem to be much about (well...sites which I cannot get any info out of...as they are all in portuguese!) My guess is that I will stay in Salvador and then see where the diving takes me - as i don't get to dive much in the gloomy city of London!

So,
1) Could anyone recommend any good english speaking scuba diving centres?
2) Which area is better for diving i.e North, South, etc?

Responses are much appreciated!

Thanks,

Leon

Hi There. Myself and three friends are flying into Salvador 16th March 2007. We need to organise a connecting flight to Navagantes (Bolneario Camburiu). Anyone know the best airline to contact please :-) Martin.

hi,

I'll fly in Salvador for the Carnaval but trying to leave for Sao Paulo on Feb. 20, 2007 by bus.

Please let me know how much and how long it takes and where to take the bus?
thanks in advance.

John

Hi,
I'm interested in renting a fully equiped apartment in Salvador (safe area) for 15/02/07 Till 22/02/07.

Hola,
Qiero alquiler un apartamento en Salvador desde 15/02/07 hace 22/02/07.

Thanks and Gracias,

Alik

alikg@netvision.net

Hello!

I'm a 30 year old woman visiting Salvador for the first time from Feb 22 to Feb 26. I'm a musician so I'm interested in checking out lots of music and if possible, taking a percussion class or two. I'd also like to check out candomble.

If this sounds interesting to you, please contact me. I'm American but a native speaker of Spanish and have a pretty good handle on portuguese.

Thanks!

Ola,
I am travelling alone to bahia in March. I will be in salvador from March 10 to March 15. I am definitely interested in meeting locals and also any other tourists in the area. I am male, 32 years, very much interested in exploring the city including nite life....
Cheers
Yemisi.

Hi
We would like to travel from Salvador to Itacaré by boat. Who can tell me if this is possible?
Thanxs

I am due to arrive at Praia do Forte at the begginging of March - I am looking to fly to Rio for a few nights. Apparantly GOL will not accepted UK credit cards when booking on line. Will I be able to book these flights once I arrive at Praia do Forte. Where would the nearest place be and how much would a taxi cost to salvador airport - or would you just take a bus???

Thank you !

tem alguma pousada barata em buraquinho. eu, meu marido e a minha filha estamos llegando no dia 18 de dezembro as 8 da noite e queria reservar una pousada. saberiam me informar?
obrigada

A group of us from New York will be traveling to Bahia for Carnival this year. We will be staying at the Pestana Salvador and was wondering if someone could give us some additional tips about Bahia. How do we get involved with all the parties? Are we close to the Barra-Ondina Circuit at the Pestana. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I am going to be in Salvador for Christmas and New Year.

What do people do on Christmas day there? Are things open, like restaurants?

Where is a good place to go to celebrate the New Year.

If anyone else is going to be in the city around this time then check in here!

My friend and I will be in Salvador for a week and a half during carnaval. We rented an apt. in Barra. I heard this was a good place to be. Does anyone know how I can find out where the best bands are in the parade?

Obrigado

Hi everybody,

finally I am going to Salvador in December and like to get fit for beach, means
buy some nice clothes, shoes, go to the hairdresser, maybe have a brazil waxing, just leave the stress from home behind.....

Any suggestions where woman can go to do something for their wellness??

Thanks

Have a nice day and ate logo

Lilaluzy

Hi everybody,

finally I am going to Salvador in December and like to get fit for beach, means
buy some nice clothes, shoes, go to the hairdresser, maybe have a brazil waxing, just leave the stress from home behind.....

Any suggestions where woman can go to do something for their wellness??

Thanks

Have a nice day and ate logo

Lilaluzy