Bahia
Best time to be there
Before you visit Brazil decide what you want to see: Brazil is a continental country, with large temperature variations from north to south. Visit the Pantanal from July to December, the Amazon Jungle from March to August, Rio de Janeiro from September to May and the Northeast year round.
Fly to
Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro (British Airways)
flying time
14 hours 15 minutes
time difference
GMT -3 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an infected area
Itineraries
Classic Brazil
Highlights - Cities of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador; Wildlife of the Pantanal region; Golden beaches of the North East... Read more ...
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Bahia 'the land of happiness', is one of 26 states in Brazil, and is located in the north eastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. With a coastline of 1,000kms long, it offers endless sandy beaches and
an ideal climate for escaping to the sun year-round.
Capital of the state, Salvador da Bahia is a 'must see' heady mix of stunning colonial buildings, beautiful beaches, cobbled streets, African culture and pulsating musical rhythms. On the strength of the export of sugar and the import of African slaves, Salvador became one of the most important places in the Portuguese Empire. Today it is a city of forts, catholic churches, 'condomble' temples and a fascinating mix of old and new, African and European, religious and profane.
The 'Bahians' are a very friendly people and you can be sure of a good welcome on your visit to Bahia.
Suggested Bahia Accommodation
Casa do Amarelindo
Ideally located within the deeply atmospheric Pelourinho district of Salvador, guests will find this charming hotel offers a wonderful respite from the cheerful bustle of town. Step through the...
Convento do Carmo
Dating back to the 16th Century, this lovingly restored former monastery originally commissioned by the First Order of Carmelite Friars, centres around two cloistered courtyards...
Kiaroa Eco Luxury Resort
Named after the French Polynesian black pearl, Kiaroa is a stunning eco-resort in the heart of the Península de Maraú, one of the most beautiful, untouched places in Brazil. Isolated...
Tivoli Eco-Resort Praia do Forte
Tivoli Eco-Resort lies along a 12 kilometre stretch of Bahia's Coconut Coast, a coastline of deserted beaches, coconut groves and natural sea pools. The hotel's architecture has been...
Txai
Txai Resort hides in a small bay hollowed out by the ocean and behind the large swathe of Itacarezinho beach. Its long pool, thatched Bahian restaurant and 40 individual rooms and chalets lie sympathetically...
UXUA Casa Hotel
The only boutique hotel set within the historic ‘village green’ (the Quadrado) of Trancoso, UXUA Casa Hotel has become the stay of choice in this beautiful seaside village.
Villa Bahia
Two cool, calming and tastefully restored 16th and 17th century town houses welcome guests in from the hustle and bustle of Pelourinho. Named after Portuguese colonies along the spice routes from...
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