Is a three star hotel located in thee Salvador historical center which makes it perfect location for sightseeing without the necessity to use a car or other transportation all the time. This is another boutique hotel with elegantly furnished rooms.
All rooms have air conditionin, cable TV, phone and a minibar.

Bahiacafé Hotel is located in Pelourinho, a historical center of Salvador which makes it great for city trips. To be more precise, it is located next to the Praca da Sé. This boutique hotel has air conditioning, free WiFi, safety deposit box…

Most of the credit cards are accepted but have to be pre-authorized. Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean. Even though there is no parking available, there is a possibility to rent a car and the public transportation station is near.

Mercado Modelo is a commercial area of the city. There are numerous stalls offering all kinds of merchandise like handcrafts, souvenirs… Most of these crafts originate in Bahia, but people do not come here only to buy things they can save to have some memory of the trip to this exotic country but also to enjoy in local food, music and different shows. It is estimated that about 80% of all visitors to Salvador come to this market.

This beautiful church is built on the Large do Pelourinho and its construction started in the beginning of the 18th century. Slaves started to build the church and they were a part of the brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black Men of Pelourinho.

One of the reasons why they started the construction is that they weren´t allowed to enter other churches. It is also interesting to mention that because they worked during the day for their masters they dedicated themselves to build the church during the night. The church was completed about 100 years after the start of its construction.

Today, this church is one of the major tourist attractions in Salvador.

Banespa Building is also called Atino Arantes Building. It is a skyscraper with 36 floors designed by Plínio Botelho de Amaral. For about 20 years it was the tallest building in the city. This building attract numerous visitors because it is possible to climb up the observation deck and see the admirable view on Sao Paulo including some of the important buildings and city´s landmarks.

This beautiful building was once home of an old Bank (Banco do Brasil) but today it ste center of cultural life in Rio de Janeiro. It has three theaters  and it hosts art exhibitions. Its exhibitions are one of the most visited. Also, there is a bookstore, and for relaxing there is a coffe shop as well as a restaurant.

The building itself looks great. It dates back to late 19th century and it was resored to give it its old glow. The building was opened as a cultural center in 1989.

There are other two similar center in the capital Brasilia and in Sao Paulo.

This 4 star hotel faces Copacabana beach, and offers a great view on Sugar Loaf Mountain. It takes only 5 minutes to reach the famous Ipanema beach.
There are 115 rooms which are nicely decorated and are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, and TV. There is also a free Wi-Fi.
Hotel´s restaurant offers a buffet breakfast with both Brazilian and international dishes while the bars on the pool and in the lobby offer cocktails and appetizers.
Hotel disposes of five types of rooms. Standard Double Room, Superior Twin Room, Superior Double Room, Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View, and Deluxe Double Room with Sea View.
The front desk is open 24 hours.
Guests can use the elevator, outdoor pool, safety deposit box, room service, sauna, fitness center, laundry service, business center.
There is no hotel parking available, nor extra beds in the rooms. Hotel doesn´t permit pets.
Check in is from 2 pm while the check out is until 12 pm.

Parque da Catacumba is located in the Lagoa neighborhood, just 20 minutes walk from Ipanema. It is a park with tropical plants and Atlantic coastal forest  with stone paths and steps which lead through the park.

The lower section of the park houses some sculptures, and then the path leads to the top of a hill or a small mountain. From here on the path is no longer made of stones but it becomes a woodland path. The view that stretches from  the top of the trail is really amazing. Visitors can see the Lagoa, Two Brothers Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema, Leblon, and Gavea.

Even though the entrance to the park is free one can always choose some of the additional activities offered here. There is a zip line, a canopy walk, rock-climbing wall…

Prainha Beach is located near Rio de Janeiro and it is a popular destination for surfers. It takes a short drive southwest from Rio de Janeiro to get to Prainha. It is in the shape of the half moon which help waves be so perfect for the surfers. The current is really strong here so it is recommended that only experienced surfers go deeper than waist.

The best time for surfest to visit here would be the spring since winds from the west northwest blow here in that period.
No matter if you´re here just for seeing great waves or you are an experienced surfer, you´ll definitely love it. Because of all these characteristics of the beach, Prainha is never too crowded.

You won´t be bored at Ipanema Beach. It has been proclaimed as the ˝World´s Sexiest Beach˝ by the Travel Channel and it is located next to Copacabana Beach. There are many restaurants, cafes, shops here, but not as much as on Copacabana. Ipanema is one of the affluent neighborhoods in South Zone.Two Brothers or Dios Ermãos mountains are located right next to the beach, to be more exact, on its western end.

This beach became even more popular after the release of the song ˝The Girl from Ipanema˝ by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.
Ipanema is characterized by strong currents and rough surf, so the literal translation of the Indian name Ipanema - ˝dangerous water˝ speak about the characteristics of the water.  Nevertheless, the beach is crowded, especially during the summer months and on Sundays when the place is perfect for hikers, rollers, cyclists, etc. since there is no traffic.