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Pro
Amazing colonial city, with lots to see
Con
Banks, Making calls, frequent theft and pickpockets, Beware of cute kids on the streets. Cold showers. Toilets. Wait a long time for EVERYTHING. Don't *** off police carry ID
In a nutshell
Bahia more Holidays, than days
Church, Convent and 3rd Order of São Francisco
DSwede Says: Located right in the heard of the historic center of Pelourinho, the cluster of buildings sharing São Francisco's (St Francis) name are lovely pieces of architecture, history and culture.If you are walking the historic area, you will likely pass by here many times. It is...
DSwede Says: The Igreja (church) Nosso Senhor do Bonfim is a very famous church within Brazil. The 18th century church is not as grandiose as the rumors I heard about it, but the interior of the church is still very impressive near the altar areas. The outside of the church is rather...
Abelardo Rodrigues Museum & Solar do Ferrao
DSwede Says: This museum focuses on the sacred art and local history. Abelardo Rodrigues, who the museum is named after, has amassed the largest private collection of religious art in Brazil. There are just short of a thousand pieces on display.The main entry level of the museum has...
DSwede Says: The Fallen Cross Monument is an outdoor monument in the plaza between the elevator and the Placa da Se.The original Cathedral da Se was the first Holy See Cathedral in South America. Although it was a valuable and historical pieces, built in 1553, it was ultimately...
DSwede Says: The Casa do Comercio (or Commercial Trade House) is in the center of Pituba. It was built in the late 1980's, so it relatively modern, but has a rather unique style.There may not be the biggest draw for most people, but for those who like architecture and oddities, it is...
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Soteropolitano: Good local food and resonable price
DSwede Says: There are many restaurants in the historic center, but when walking around I found many of them to focus on the tourists and offered more expensive menus while compensating on decorations and not food quality. Soteropolitano was somewhere in the middle. The prices were...
Odoyá: A bit touristy but good nontheless
DSwede Says: Odoyá is right in the middle of the historic center of Pelourinho. Because of that, it is a bit touristy and possibly a bit overpriced, but it was a decent place nonetheless. The service was about average for restaurants in the area.There are many tables inside with air...
Pereira (Porto da Barra): Elegant evening
gtrot Says: Terrace is great but if you want aircon there is a large indoor seating area. Lots of parties relaxing in the outdoor ambience. You don't have to eat a belt busting meal - there are quite a few small options. However the pasta with seafood is a huge amount of seafood.No...
O Cravinho: Local's place for drinks and socializing
DSwede Says: O Cravinho is a local's landmark, right in the center of the historic area. The bar is relatively small, but that doesn't stop people since the crowd easily overflows into the large plaza of the Terreiro de Jesus.There are lots of tables on the sidewalks, but people who come...
Coliseu do Forró: Nightly dancing club
DSwede Says: It is listed and advertised as the Traditional House of Forro. While it was pretty busy when we were there, it was by no means traditional. Doors open earlier, but the crowd does not arrive until ~10pm.The did play forro music and the dance floor was full of locals dancing...
DSwede Says: Not only is it a noteworthy landmark, but it is a fully functional form of public transit. It was the first of its kind in Brazil, which started in 1873.The Elevador Lacerda spans the 85 m (279 ft) vertical cliff between:- Praça Visconde de Cayru at the bottom of Cidade...
The Axe and Costa Verde buses for coastal rides
Julissa2007 Says: The Axe (yellow exterior) and Costa Verde (white w. green lettering) "ONIBUS" bus line can take you up along the coast for a seaside misty ride. Making stops along all beaches North and South in Salvador. The ride will cost you 2reais (currency). The bus can be boarded at...
K-nalla Says: Enjoy the crafts and daily shows of Capoeira and MPB. Just a fling down the elevator and you'll be there. It used to be the farmer's market before the big fire, now the remnants of the old market can be seen at the basement.
All over: Great artwork and sculptures
oceania26 Says: There are some amazing artwork and sculptures around town. There's soooo many shops and street vendors so you will need at least half a day if not a day to walk around check it out. It varies on the size and artist but you can buy small paintings for low as $R5
DSwede Says: I guess I could have written this as a restaurant tip, but these can be found just about everywhere, from street vendors to 5-star restaurants. It is part of the culture, something that must be tasted to get a full appreciation of the area.If nothing else, anyone who finds...
DSwede Says: The city has been in constant repair mode to bring back some of the original luster to the old Baroque neighborhoods. However, there is still a very visible line of what is nice and what is not.Much of the city and even the back streets in the historic area are very run down...
BARRA GUEST HOSTEL OWNER RUSELL AND CRIS!!
maroliv Says: Don't stay at Barra Guest Hostel at Rua Recife,234 Barra - The English owner RUSSELL JAMES CHAMBERS and CRIS - his lady - take guests to Pelourinho where they are robbed. Then if you ask for help, very strangely CRIS SAYS NO, it's not the hostel problem and wants to leave...
Helpfulness
Bahia is home to Capoeira. As your days start speeding by during your visit you'll notice that, every other person is sporting these athletic uniform with the name of a group, or carrying a Berimbau, gathering in circles beating a pandeiro or drum, moving rhythmically and singing and if you get a chance to peep within the circle you'll discover ... CAPOEIRA!
Hear, see, sing, play, and try out Capoeira. An old brasilian form of, acrobatic, kicking, feet sweeping, head-butting, elbow-shoving, opponent passing, diversion, dance, martial arts involving music dance and participation from everyone including the audience.
It was created by enslaved Africans brought into Bahia. No one is too old or young to "jogar" (play) in the Roda (circle). What i just described is practiced with technique and sequences in, by Angola, Regional, Abada, or the Rua (street) capoeristas.
I had the honor of studying for 6 months at the Associacao de capoiera Mestre Bimba, under Mestre Bamba in Pelourihno. Please try it out while in bahia. There are many other schools as well. Walk along the streets of Pelourihno with your head cocked to the side so when you hear a berimbau look for a school or a capoeirista. If not watch a live full show. you can catch a daily one in Pelourihno in the Praca every day for free ask for Mestre JA MORREU or Mestre Bentihnoman whom does volunteer work with children at the Forte do Capoiera, (Capoiera Fort in Santo Antonio) . In Mercado Modelo the old African market which still has its original slave transporting cave underground intact and open for viewing. I believe Mestre Hulk leads the roda there, (you gotta love these names).
Or catch one at the Associacao do Capoeira Mestre Bimba (ask for Buda he speaks several languages or Dalva) which goes on tuesdays, thursdays and fridays, with a full capoiera, maculule and samba do roda to blow you away...Ginga!!!
Equipment: Yourself, some loose attire, a something to whipe the prespiration you'll aquire from either the sport itself, or the hot instructor.
Written Oct 21, 2007
Address: Rua da Laranjeiras, 01 Pelourihno , Salvador Bahia
Phone: 71-3322-0639
Website: http://www.capoeiramestrebimba.com.br/index.htm
georeiser Says: Salvador is the capital city in the state of Bahia and the fourth largest city in Brazil with a population of 3 mill. people. It is also the center of the Afro culture in Brazil. Salvador was the major port of African slave trade in Brazil during 17th and 18th centuries....
K-nalla Says: If you are like many tourist that came into Brasil and their stay visa is about to expire, do remenber the policia judicial also closes for carnaval. Its located by the docks, safe to walk to from the 2nd plano inclinado.
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