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Brazil's third most populous city, and former capital, is now the capital of Bahia state. Renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture, Salvador is known as "the Capital of... more » Brazil's third most populous city, and former capital, is now the capital of Bahia state. Renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture, Salvador is known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Brazil's largest. Divided into two distinct sections by an escarpment, the city offers beaches ideal for swimming and diving. Inlets with great surfing waves beckon nearby, and rolling hills and mountains provide a backdrop to the city. « less

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“Great Hotel, not so great location”

Hotel Cocoon

4 of 5 stars
mupppz
Toronto
Sep 2, 2008

This hotel is beautiful, the pool is great, the rooms very clean and well appointed and stylish, the staff wonderful and food above average quality (tho a tad expensive). The only problem is that hte...more

“Little piece of Brazilian Heaven!”

Hotel Casa do Amarelindo

5 of 5 stars
TravelJunky10
Florida
Aug 29, 2008

My husband and I stayed at Casa do Amarelindo in July of 2008. We were on vacation in Brazil for 18 days and spent 4 of those day in Pelhourinho (in Salvador, Bahia). The hotel is beautiful inside and...more

“Not worth the reservation hassle”

Pousada Casa Vila Bela

1 of 5 stars
sambodromo78
New York City
Aug 28, 2008

If you live in the US, be advised that a WIRE TRANSFER to a Brazilian or French bank is required to make a reservation at this pousada. They do not take credit cards. In addition, a SCANNED copy of...more

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