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3. Pelourinho, Salvador

   

   
   

4. Sometimes called the "city within a city," this old part of Salvador is worth visiting for its cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, churches, restaurants, shops and nightlife.
   

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9. Porto da Barra, Salvador
   

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11. Portuguese forts dating back to the 17th century dot this popular beach area.
    

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17. Jorge Amado Museum, Salvador
    

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22. Mercado Modelo, Salvador
    

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27. Sao Francisco, Salvador
    

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29. One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel.
    

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31. Museu Afro-Brasileira, Salvador
    

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    The overlap of African and Brazilian cultures, the transport of slaves from Africa to the New World and other topics are explored at this museum dedicated to Black culture.
    

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34. Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People (Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos), Salvador
    

35. This famous church dominates Pelourinho Square with its unmistakable blue façade.
    

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37. Dique de Tororo, Salvador
    

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39. This rejuvenated and picturesque area provides park and lake activities for locals and tourists alike.
    

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41. Olodum, Salvador
    

42. Popular percussion band in Salvador with weekly concerts
    

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2. Dialing codes
   

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   Country code for Brazil: 55.
   

4. Salvador: 71
   

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2. Don’t be a target
   

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4. Use a plastic bag for daily use. Don’t use money-belts or bun-bags. Prefer the famous Havaianas flip flops to the Birkenstock Sandals.
   

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2. Party time!
   

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4. Be ready to party late, especially at Carnival time. Baianos usually leave home after 11 p.m. and never arrive on time.
   

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2. When to tip
   

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   Ten per cent is usually added to restaurant bills. General gratuities are not expected but waiting staff on minimum wage will certainly appreciate the gesture.
   

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2. Dining
   

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   Bahian cuisine is the most famous of Brazil's regional cuisines and perhaps also the most unusual.
   

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6. It has the has the influence of Portuguese, African and Indian cultures with a predominance of local exotic ingredients.  Don't forget to taste some typical dishes: Acaraje,  Abara, Moqueca de camarao (shrimps) or moqueca de peixe (fish) is a traditional Bahian seafood stew, Bobo de camarao, Vatapa, Caruru and many other.
   

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8. Senac Restaurant at Pelourinho is a great place for your to try all types of exotic baiano food. At Senac you’ll find the Bahia Cuisine really well represented.
   

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10. Try acarajé street food in Salvador
    

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12. Rice and beans are the staple, plus a variety of stews, including feijoada and moqueca and some Good fresh fish, such as sea-bass or badejo, and churrasco steaks, straight off the southern plains, are also good.
    

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2. Sun Block Lotion
   

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4. Your best friend while in town.
   

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2. Recommended Literature
   

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4. Jorge Amado’s Books (Tieta, Gabriela, Dona Flor...),