Bahia Travel Information and Travel Guide

Bahia – Summary

The State of Bahia and its Capital Salvador enchant visitors with Afro-Brazilian heritage and Baroque Architecture naturally surrounded by tropical beaches.

Enchanted by exuberant nature and rich heritage, the state of Bahia offers a myriad of experiences. From virgin beaches to the most historical center of Brazil in Salvador, its capital, Bahia presents an abundance of locations to explore. Salvador, Praia do Forte, Chapada Diamantina (which includes Lencois and Mucuge), Morro de Sao Paulo, Itacare, and Porto Seguro (which includes Trancoso and Arraial DAjuda) will delight the inquisitive mind and will make your spirit soar to new heights.

Salvador became the first capital of Brazil in 1549, when the Portuguese court sent Tome de Souza as the country’s initial governor-general. The city has a wealth of beautifully restored colonial architecture and according to legend; Salvador has 365 churches, one for each day of the year. It has the reputation of being the center of Brazilian culture and with its racially mixed population of 2.2 million, Salvador is Brazil’s third largest city and capital of the state of Bahia.

The religion and mysticism that are so much a part of Bahian life are represented by Catholicism, brought over by the Portuguese and Candomble, the pulse of the city, which came over with the slaves from Africa. They also brought with them Capoeira, a mix between dance and martial art, which is practiced all over the city and the state.

Carnival here is one of the biggest in the world, encouraging active participation with thousands of people dancing in the streets, traditionally enjoying their one last fling before Lent. The city is constantly alive with the sounds and rhythms of samba, axe, pagode, MPB, and African drum beats. Salvador is blessed with one of the best cuisines in the country and also with marvelous beaches. If you would like further information on Bahia please click on the links below:

• Bahia History
• Bahia Culture
• Bahia Natural Aspects
• Bahia Culsine
• Bahia Weather

If you would like further information on Bahian sub-destinations please click on the links below:

• Information About Salvador
• Information About Praia do Forte
• Information About Chapada Diamantina
• Information About Itacaré
• Information About Morro de São Paulo
• Information About Porto Seguro