🇧🇷 Salvador, Brazil: Safer Than Expected & Full of Surprises!

📸 Safety First (But Not Scary!) • "Safer than Rio" vibe: Felt secure walking alone, even snapping pics with just a phone strap for security. • Local tip: Stick to tourist zones like Pelourinho and Barra—common sense goes far! 🍽️ Must-Try Restaurants 1️⃣ Casa De Tereza 🌟 Top 100 in Brazil! Bahian fusion cuisine in a lush garden. —perfect for post-dinner caipirinhas. 2️⃣ O Coliseu 🎭 Capoeira shows (supposedly Tue/Thu/Sat, but magically saw one on Wednesday!). Hearty moqueca + live drumming. 3️⃣ Espetto BA Sunset 🌅 Best sunset views overlooking Barra. Went at night—live music + grilled seafood skewers = perfection. 4️⃣ Local Picks: Ask for "restaurantes na praça" (square-side eateries)—hidden gems with cheap beers and pupusas! 🎉 Carnival Energy… All Year! • Street drum circles in Pelourinho feel like a mini-carnival daily. • Pro tip: Visit during Festa de Yemanjá (Feb 2) for ocean rituals and flowers. #Salvador #BrazilFoodie #CarnivalVibes #SafeTravels