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Visiting Salvador, Brazil


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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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
Dec
84°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
Jan
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Feb
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Mar
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Apr
84°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
8 Nov
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

Reviews you can trust

Pereira Restaurante

7 Nov 2009

This restaurant was one of the only saving graces we found in Salvador. They have menus translated to English. The staff tries very hard to be helpful. The English menus really helped as we could just...more

Catussaba Resort Hotel

1 of 5 stars
Michigan
7 Nov 2009

The views are amazing, the beach is ridiculous. If you are just looking for a place with an amazing view, beach, and pool, this is it. Only if you can deal with a Motel 8 quality room. The bed was...more

soho

5 of 5 stars
Michigan
7 Nov 2009

we dined outside and the view ambience is just unreal. the food was fabulous - highly recommend the ceviche. I can't rave enough about the food, the view, and the service. more

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