Do you want to travel to South American destinations? Attracted to warm climates and Portuguese settlements? Salvador, Bahia is the city for you. Salvador is the third most populous city in Brazil. The first two being Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Salvador is located on the East Coast of Brazil along the Atlantic Ocean. Salvador is a city that has marvelous beaches, intriguing culture, and wonderful sights to see.
The Portuguese first settled in the region in 1500. And, is influenced by Catholicism mainly brought in by Portuguese priests and missionaries. The climate of Salvador is a tropical rainforest climate. Temperatures are very warm year round, with precipitiation almost every month. However, the precipitation can be very light. For the average traveler, it would be wise for you to bring sunglasses, t-shirt, shorts, sandals, bathing suit, and tennis shoes (for casual wear).
About 2.4 million Brazilians live in Salvador. Salvador is a multiracial city, consisting of Afro-Brazilian, AmerIndian, White, Asian and Brown people. The major religion is Catholiciism in Salvador. There are so many sites to see in Salvador. In particular, Salvador’s beaches are pretty popular throughout the city. The most popular beach is the Porto da Barra Beach. The Porto da Barra Beach is nice for sailing, swimming, diving, and underwater fishing. Imagine driving with family or friends to spend a day at the beach. You can tan at the beach, play beach volleyball, scuba dive, fish, or read an enjoyable book. Rental cars are available at the Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport . You must be 25 years or older to rent a car. And, you must have a valid driver’s license to rent a car, as well as a valid visa and an up-to-date passport. You can also shop in Salvador at the Shopping Center Salvador for good deals.