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Salvador de Bahia is South America’s Afro-Brazilian sweetheart. With its colonial architecture, rich cultural heritage, lively festivals and delicious food, it’s a destination sure to work its way into every traveler’s heart. This Salvador de Bahia Travel Guide outlines the six reasons to visit this thriving metropolis. Salvador runs deep with culture and tradition. The destination is a melting pot of Native-Indian, African and European influences that is reflected in its language, food, religion and architecture. The city has a long and fascinating history, The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors will be enthralled by the Portuguese colonial architecture and historical monuments. Salvador is world-renowned for its fantastic cuisine, with spice and seafood as the main attractions. Flavors are often based on African ingredients and techniques, with authentic markets serving up a variety of local delicacies. The coastline is one of the longest in Brazil, with 50 miles of beaches of calm sandy inlets, open oceans and rock pools.Salvador is a haven for lovers of music and festivities, home to the biggest party in the world, the Bahian Carnival, which attracts almost 4 million people over an entire week. It is home to some of the finest craft markets in the Bahia region, and visitors can find trinkets made from straw, leather, clay and wood, as well as more elaborate pieces which feature precious and semi-precious gems. - Where is Salvador de Bahia?Salvador de Bahia is the capital of the northeastern state of Bahia in Brazil. The city is situated on a peninsula alongside the Baía de Todos os Santos ("All Saints Bay"), in the Atlantic Ocean. It is Brazil’s third-largest city.- What is the best season for a vacation in Salvador de Bahia?Salvador has a tropical rainforest climate, with light rainfall over the course of the year but ideal warm temperatures. Salvador's driest month of the year is September, and the wettest months are between April and June. While September can be slightly busier, it is a great time to visit as there are more sunny days to enjoy.