We have visited most of the pousadas, resorts and hotels in Bahia, and taken many tours in order to select the best options for your Bahia Vacation. Too many sites offer too many options. We at Discover Brazil offer only Select – Packages, Accommodations (lodges and hotels), Flights and Tours to Bahia that have met our Quality Standards and provide a differentiated Experience. We also provide Information on Bahia - its History, Culture, Natural Aspects, Cuisine, Weather, Maps, and Travel Tips; Visa Requirements, Currency Conversion and more. Our team is comprised of North Americans, Europeans and Brazilians, fluent in English, who have been living in Brazil for at least 5 years. All products we offer have been visited and pre-selected by our team. Our pre-selection criteria include, among many, the quality of the product and service offered, charm, design, and the Bahia experience it transfuses to the visitor. Discover Brazil offers on-line Reservations and Payment. We accept AmEx, Visa and Master Card and use Transact-Secure for on-line payments. Our goal is to satisfy all created expectations. If you are interested in booking a single component of a trip, say, like a hotel – you can access these components directly on our site, and book and pay for them on-line. If you are interested in having one of our Bahia Travel Consultants build a Special Package for you that includes flights, hotels, and unique tours tailored to give you a rare Bahia Experience please contact us by filling out our Travel Inquiry Form, sending an email or by phone. If you like, we also have meticulously prepared Bahia Packages that are available on our site for your review.
Bahia Destinations
· The 6 Destinations listed above have been identified by Discover Brazil as the
hottest Destinations within Bahia. · Bahia is becoming the most visited destination within Brazil if not South America. · Bahia is the Brazilian State with the richest diversity of culture, art, music and food.
Salvador
· Salvador was the first capital of Brazil and the first entry point for Portuguese
settlers. · It was also the main port for the slave trade, which accounts today for its rich culture, cuisine, music and dance.
· Salvador is where the roots of Brazil were established.This is the birthplace of Brazilians, where the Brazilian Indian, Portuguese and African races mixed to create the people that are today Brazilians.
Praia do Forte
· Praia do Forte is a fisherman village 50 km north of the city of Salvador turned
tourism destination.
· A quaint little village with a main street that houses cafes, restaurants, and handcraft stores.
· It is also the headquarters to the Tamar Turtle Project and the Bar do Souza with its famous fish croquettes.
Chapada Diamantina
· The Chapada Diamantina (Diamond Plateau) is mountain range 250 miles west
of Salvador known for its exuberant geography, geology, and botany.
· The area is blessed with innumerable rivers, waterfalls, caves, springs,
bromeliads, orchids, and cacti.
Morro de São Paulo
· Morro de São Paulo is a village on an island 20 minutes by small plane from the
Salvador airport. · Like Praia do Forte it is a quaint little village with a main street that houses cafes, restaurants, and handcraft stores. · It is famous for its beaches, # 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the fact that no cars circulate on
the island. · Morro de Sao Paulo is famous for the colorful fruit displays that the locals set up on the beach sand to sell “Roskas” – the famous Brazilian fruit drink made with
spirits and sugar
Itacare
· Itacare is a destination that is known for its pristine deserted beaches bordered
by virgin Atlantic forests. · Itacare is rapidly becoming an ecotourism and adventure tourism center for Brazil
offering activities like rafting, rappel, surfing and hiking.
Porto Seguro
· Porto Seguro is a beach destination in the Southern corner of the State of Bahia.
· Porto Seguro and its many satellite villages like Trancoso, Arraial D’Ajuda offer a
variety of options – from a larger village with many restaurants and entertainment options to extremely rustic and secluded.
Information About Bahia · By clicking on the “About Bahia” link you can find information on Bahia, its destinations (Salvador, praia do Forte, Chapada Diamantina, Morro de Sao Paulo, Itacare, and Porto Seguro), also on the History, Culture, Natural Aspects, Cuisine, Weather and Travel Tips of each destination. Bahia Packages and Tours · By clicking on the Bahia Packages listed above you can learn more about each one. · Our Packages are pre-selected for their quality and Brazilian experience they transfuse to the visitor. Choosing a pre-selected package is an easy way to experience a destination. · All packages include ground transportation and tours with private English speaking guides, and accommodations. Bahia Destinations · By clicking on the Bahia Destinations above you can learn more about the Specific Destination, and choose pre-selected packages and accommodations for that destination. · The 6 Destinations listed above have been identified by Discover Brazil as the hottest Destinations within Brazil.
Salvador
Morro de Sao Paulo
Praia do Forte
Itacare
Chapada Diamantina
Porto Seguro
