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Salvador, Brazil is full of culture and color.<\/p><\/div>\n

Now that the Brazilian Government has announced that U.S. citizens no longer need a visa to visit Brazil (effective June 17, 2019), there’s no better time to head to this fascinating South American country. As for where to go, Rio is the obvious choice but you’d be doing yourself a huge favor to also consider Salvador<\/a>. This coastal city within the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia is packed with incredible culture and cuisine, in a totally immersive atmosphere. Here’s a sampling of what awaits you in this captivating city of 2.7 million.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 charming pousadas in Brazil you can book now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pelourinho’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wander through Pelourinho<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With colorful buildings and cobblestone alleys, this historic district\u2019s central plaza, the Largo do Pelourinho<\/strong>\u00a0was once the center of the slave trade; today, it reflects a vibrant spirit. Michael Jackson filmed his\u00a0video for \u201cThey Don\u2019t Care About Us\u201d here. The Museum of Gastronomy of Bahia<\/strong> shows how different nationalities influence Bahian food. Restaurante Sorriso da Dada<\/strong> is just as charming as its owner, Dada Sorriso, who offers both great cuisine and conversation. The Terreiro de Jesus<\/strong> holds many houses of worship; among them, the Church and Convent of Saint Francis<\/strong> has a mural patio and lavish interior while the Cathedral of Salvador<\/strong> towers overhead.<\/p>\n

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Casa do Carnaval da Bahia teaches about this Salvador, Brazil festival’s history.<\/p><\/div>\n

Enjoy a different kind of Carnaval
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As with Rio de Janeiro, Salvador has a long history of holding a carnival prior to the start of Lent. Their version offers a major street party with Bahian bands performing while revelers wear bright costumes. Marked by a statue of three masks stationed out front, the Casa do Carnaval da Bahia<\/strong> in Pelhourinho provides a lesson on Salvador\u2019s history with exhibits showing past carnival film footage and vibrant attire. On the upper level, visitors experience Carnaval by grabbing hats and boas and following along to an interactive screen presentation of songs and dance moves.<\/p>\n

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Bahia bands are considered to be a measure of good luck.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tie on a Bahia Band<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bahia bands are not a fashion accessory, but rather a good luck charm. Tie these single-colored ribbons with the phrase, \u201cLembran\u0107a do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia,\u201d around your wrist by making three knots; a wish is made on each knot. If the band falls off on its own, it\u2019s said that your wishes will come true. Find them at shops, stands and attractions, but in particular, at Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim<\/strong>. The gates of this Bahia landmark are completely covered with them, and visitors are welcome to add on. Plus, this church has a reputation for granting miracles, including displays of photos, personal notes and objects reflective of prayers answered.<\/p>\n

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Baianas are women who practice Candombl\u00e9. | Photo: Amanda Oliveira<\/p><\/div>\n

Learn more about Candombl\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An Afro-Brazilian religious tradition, Candombl\u00e9 is rooted in Salvador. It incorporates beliefs from enslaved West Africans, brought to Brazil by the Portuguese, with some elements of Catholicism. Once banned for years, but repealed in the 1970s, the practice of Candombl\u00e9 is also viewed as a cultural entity and is expressed in Salvador in many ways such as with “baianas,” \u00a0women dressed in traditional white clothing. \u00a0Another example relates to Candombl\u00e9\u2019s many deities; one of them being a goddess of the sea called Yemoja (also spelled as Iemanja). There are statues of her within restaurants and public establishments. She is also honored in Salvador every February 2 with a festival in waterfront neighborhood Rio Vermelho<\/strong>, when offerings are placed into the water.<\/p>\n

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Get a good Bahia souvenir at Mercado Modelo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shop the Mercado Modelo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This major public market within Salvador\u2019s Cidade Baixa<\/strong> commercial district is great for Bahia souvenir shopping. Vendor stalls at the multi-level Mercado Modelo offer handcrafted knits, Candombl\u00e9 dolls and Brazilian cangas (a sarong\/beach towel). The building also has restaurants; Camafeu de Oxossi<\/strong> offers rooftop views of All Saints Bay. The market is also close to the city’s iconic Lacerda Elevator<\/strong>, which has been operating since the 19th<\/sup>century and is accessible for a small fee.<\/p>\n

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Restaurante Casa de Tereza brings Bahian cuisine fully to the plate.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sample local gastronomic wonders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Similar to Pelourinho, Salvador’s districts have culinary offerings that are driven by professional Bahian cooks who are interpreting and invigorating this native cuisine. In trendy Rio Vermelho, Restaurante Casa de Tereza<\/strong> is overseen by well-respected chef Tereza Paim and merges culture and gastronomy through dining areas doubling as art spaces; purchase her cookbooks and varieties of farofa (a corn flour mixture). In seaside Barra, namesake restaurant Du Chef Arte e Gastronomia By Lucius Gaudenzi<\/strong> offers fusion style cuisine by an Italian-Brazilian chef. The port neighborhood of Comercio is the location for the fine dining establishment Amado<\/strong> where the outdoor terrace overlooks All Saints Bay.<\/p>\n

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Praia da Itapu\u00e3 features the lighthouse, Faro de Itapu\u00e3. Photo by Amanda Oliveira<\/p><\/div>\n

Hit the beaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like Rio de Janeiro and S\u00e3o Paulo, Salvador has a good share of public beaches or praias<\/em> (in Brazilian Portuguese). The popular Praia da Barra<\/strong> faces the Atlantic Ocean and contains shack-like restaurants. Near Itapu\u00e3<\/strong> and Stella Maris<\/strong> beaches, Praia de Flamingo<\/strong> offers good surfing conditions; spend the day at L\u00f3ro at Stella Maris Beach<\/strong> for relaxed oceanside dining and an in-between quick walk over to the water.<\/p>\n

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Bal\u00e9 Folcl\u00f2rico da Bahia puts on performances featuring cultural dances such as capoeira. Photo by Amanda Oliveira<\/p><\/div>\n

Get engrossed in folkloric dance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Watch a theatrical performance of slave dances, capoeira (a form of martial arts), samba, and carnival-related customs at a performance of Bal\u00e9 Folcl\u00f2rico da Bahia<\/strong>, Brazil\u2019s professional folk dance company. Held at Teatro Miguel Santana <\/strong>in Pelourinho, the company presents a daily evening show year-round.<\/p>\n

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Tour the home of Brazilian author Jorge Amado.<\/p><\/div>\n

See a writer\u2019s residence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get literal during your time in Salvador at the home Brazilian author Jorge Amado and his wife Z\u00e9lia Gattai lived in for approximately 40 years. Named for one of his books, this house-turned-museum not only features the couple\u2019s personal belongings and published works, but also paintings by their friend Pablo Picasso, an interactive kitchen and garden bench commemorating the couple\u2019s love.<\/p>\n

Getting there: <\/strong>Flights to\u00a0Salvador<\/a> often connect via Miami International Airport. LATAM\u2019s new direct flight from Miami to Salvador departs on Sundays at 4:55pm and returns to Miami early Monday morning at 3:25am.<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong> Opened in December 2018, the Hotel Fasano Salvador<\/a>\u00a0is across from the Bay of All Saints and within a former newspaper building dating back to the 1930s. Its rooftop pool has views of the bay, and the hotel also contains 70 guestrooms along with a spa, fitness center, business center and restaurant with an Italian\/Bahian menu, banana leaf papered walls and old sugarcane processing equipment turned into chandeliers.<\/p>\n

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