🇧🇷 Hidden Gem Destination - Salvador, Brazil

👉 Did you know? Salvador was Brazil's first capital and a mesmerizing blend of African and Amerindian cultures. (Fun fact: In Uncharted Waters 2, it might've been called "Pernambuco"!) 🚕 Getting Around • Taxis only for us • Airport to downtown: 35min (no traffic) • Downtown to airport: 1hr+ (rush hour) 🏨 Stay: Bahia do Sol Hotel ✔ Clean & decent ✖ No disposable slippers/toiletries 🍜 Eat: Suan Loun 📍 Seaside spot | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (local favorite!) • Beef & onion + egg fried rice – Massive portions! (2 people couldn’t finish) 🏖️ Must-Do Activities Day 1: Free walking tour (2hrs) with locals – tipped R$50 ✅ 📍 Route: Lacerda Elevator Pelourinho’s colorful cathedral Praça da Piedade (Execution Square) Jesus Square City Hall Square 📚 Rich history & culture insights! Day 2: 1️⃣ Barra Fortress (Forte de Santo Antônio) Climb the lighthouse for panoramic beach views! 2️⃣ Nearby beach Chill vibe | Coconuts R$5 | Perfect for a lazy afternoon 💡 Why Visit? ✔ Safer & cheaper than Rio/SP ✔ Quirky art museums & Afro-Brazilian vibes ✔ Perfect slow-travel destination #BrazilTravel #Salvador #HiddenGems #CulturalMix #Wanderlust