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Capoeira is definately a show. It began as a form of fighting but developed into a dance, because it was practiced by the slaves in past centuries. Since they we're not allowed to fight, they developed this kind of dance, where they could be able to dance and prepare themselves for fighting.
If you go to Pelourinho, you'll probably see some local showing capoeira. Be sure to leave the some coins. Leave a Comment
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Don't know when it was built, but it's quite impressive to see it dominating the whole bay. When I was in Salvador, they had a salvador artcraft show inside. They change it every year, so it's worth going.
Be careful to go behind it (between the ocean and the lighthouse itself). When I did, some locals followed me to steal my camera. I noticed that and I run. Leave a Comment Address: Barra
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I've got a thing for churches. I like to photograph them, I like to get inside them, watch how they were built, and how they're still standing. If you have the same passion, then you'll love Pelourinho. It has some amazing churches, very old and well restored. Just walk through the small brick streets and they'll be all around you. You won't even need directions. You'll probably see more than 5. I guarantee that. Leave a Comment
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Itaparica is an island close to Salvador. You can take a boat and go for the day. It has the best beaches in Salvador, and the water is amazingly warm. Be sure to bring sunblock, 'cause it'll be hot. Leave a Comment Address: Itaparica IslandDirections: Ask at the local tourist information centre where you can take the boat. It's close to the market.
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This square is the entrance to Pelourinho. It has some amazing building around it, and a very old church (I think it's the Church of San Francisco) at the back. Be sure to take a picture with a bahiana (the women with the white dresses). But take one with a real one, not the phony ones that will be behind you asking for a picture.
Anyway, Praca da Se is the best way to enter Pelourinho. Leave a Comment Address: Downtown
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This women wear traditional clothing and you will be able to see them in Pelourinho. Take a picture with a real one (the ones selling food) and not the crazy women following you all over for one picture.
They usually sell acaraje, a fried pumpkin bread that it's quite good. They also have cocadas, which it's kind of coconut cookie. Those are amazing. Leave a Comment
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When you see any Salvador picture, you'll probably see colonial houses with colorful colors, and you'll think that Salvador is so beautiful. Don't think I'm not saying the opposite. It is. The thing is that not ALL of Salvador is like Pelourinho. At least I did.
Anyway, Pelourinho, the colonial part of the city is quite amazing. With its small streets, old churches and beautiful houses, it's THE place to see in Salvador.
Some say that if you haven't been to Pelourinho, you haven't been to Salvador. I must agree on that. Leave a Comment Address: Downtown
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Some say that Rio's got the most amazing carnival. If you consider the customes, then I'd agree. But the party is DEFINATELY in Salvador.
I could write pages and pages of my experience for the Carnival in Salvador. I just want to say that it's great. It's the best party you'll ever have.
There are 3 ways to "live" Salvador's carnival. These are my recommendations.
1. BLOCO (the safest and most wild): a bloco consists of 2 trucks and a whole bunch of people. In the first truck there will be a band playing. In the second truck, a bar and bathrooms. And the people, all around the trucks. The thing is that they travel all around town, dancing. You've got to pay the fee (usually a 3-day fee or a 6-day fee) and you can wear their uniform. This is the safest way to experience the Carnival.
2. CAMAROTES: These are parties overlooking the streets where the blocos pass on. They're more expensive, and boring. They have this cocktail first, then they'll spend hours wathching the blocos pass by, dancing at their rhytm, and then there will be a private party. Quite safe, and more expensive than blocos. Recommended for people that don't want to party a lot, and for the ones that get tired easily. Not for me.
3. STREET: You can always watch the blocos go by behind the cordeiros. It's quite crowded and quite dangerous. Most of the poor people don't have access to pay the bloco fee, so they party outside. If they see that you're a tourist, they'll probably try to steal something from you.
Anyway, after the whole walk, the bloco leaves, and you'll end up in the street. But everyone else will do the same, so it'll be safer. By the time the bloco gets to the end, you'll be wasted, so all you want will be a bed. Leave a Comment
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Olodum is a wonderful Samba-reggae band that you'll probably find in Pelourinho on a Tuesday night! Pelorinho is packed full of fun on Tuesday nights. There's food, music, and lots of people.
If the entertainment isn't free it's very cheap!
**This concert cost us $5US Leave a Comment
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Pelourinho is a a part of Salvador that has a great history. Colonial buildings still stand and there a several museums to visit.
Among the deep cultural history that is embedded in this part of town you'll also find restaurants, shops, and capoeira. Leave a Comment Address: Pelourinho, Salvador - BahiaDirections: Anywhere
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