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Take a trip to Salvador on your Brazil Vacation
One of the oldest cities in the Americas, Salvador is located on the northeastern coast of Brazil. The city has been nicknamed Brazil’s “capital of happiness” due to the population’s incredibly easygoing nature to be experienced on a Brazil vacation package.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Salvador in 1500 and in 1549, Tomé de Souza, under Portuguese royal orders, was sent to establish Brazil’s first capital. This initial settlement went on to become Brazil’s most important city for the next three centuries. As a result of sugarcane and tobacco exports as well as cattle ranching and gold and diamonds found in the interior, the city amassed a great deal of wealth. This wealth helped Salvador to become Portugal’s second most influential city outside of Lisbon.
The 19th and 20th centuries witnessed a decline, however, recent decades have begun to improve with investments in new industries including tourism.
Today, Salvador is considered one of the birthplaces of Brazilian culture. Descendants of African slaves initially brought to the city in the 16th century have maintained their heritage, celebrating it through music, religion, dance and food. The city is known throughout Brazil for its cuisine and restaurants found in Salvador are regarded as some of the best in the world. Salvador is also known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene and for its Portuguese colonial architecture with many historical monuments dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, all to be enjoyed on Brazilian vacations.
Today, Salvador is considered one of the birthplaces of Brazilian culture. Descendants of African slaves initially brought to the city in the 16th century have maintained their heritage, celebrating it through music, religion, dance and food. The city is known throughout Brazil for its cuisine and restaurants found in Salvador are regarded as some of the best in the world. Salvador is also known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene and for its Portuguese colonial architecture with many historical monuments dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, all to be enjoyed on Brazilian vacations.
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Brazil is great to visit all year round, but December to March is ideal for experiencing the vibrant summer energy and major events like Carnaval. For those who want to search for wildlife in the Amazon & Pantanal, I would suggest April to October
Travellers must plan for diverse weather as the country ranges from tropical in the north (Amazon rainforest -with high humidity and rain) to temperate in the south, with hot, dry inland areas and a semi-arid Northeast region experiencing less rain.
There is so much to love about Brazil. Not only does it have stunning natural beauty—think the Amazon rainforest or its famous beaches—but it has such a vibrant and diverse culture filled with music, dance and delicious food
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