Itapagipe Peninsula

Projecting into the bay, the Itapagipe Peninsula is located directly to the north of the commerical district and draws many visitors each year since it is the home of the Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim or the Church of Our Lord of Bonfim.   This church dates back to the middle of the 18th century and is central to the Catholic faith in Bahia.  It is well known beacuse of it's practice of distributing coloured Bonfim fitas also known as ribbons.  These ribbons are tied around wrists, with each knot representing a wish that is said to come true when the ribbon eventually falls off.  

For the best views of Salvador, take a stroll up the hill opposite the church and follow the road that leads toward the Boa Viagem neighbourhood.  As this is open public space, there are no hours of operation and no costs associated with it.

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South Coast of Bahia (beach) - The south coast of Bahia is dotted with many Beaches.  Caravelas Starting point to visit the Abrolhos Marine National Park, one of the best diving points in the country. Between July and November, the presence of humpback whales in the archipelago further leverage the presence of tourists. Meadow During the season, the most central beaches are full - not surprisingly, there are concerts almost every night of ax&ea... Address: Sul da Bahia, Brasil Distance: 1047.64km from the Itapagipe Peninsula
Chapada Diamantina (park) - At the heart of the Brazilian state of Bahia, are the Chapada Diamantina, a region of mountains, where many rivers are born, including the Paraguaçu Jacuípe and Contas Rivers.  These small streams of water from natural springs slide down these mountains forming beautiful streams that tumbe over waterfalls and form bubbling transparent pools, only to continue on through the state to the ocean.   The nat... Address: Parque Nacional Chapada Diamantina Bahia - Brazil Distance: 1193.41km from the Itapagipe Peninsula
Boipeba Island (beach) - With 20 miles of semi-deserted beaches, the island of Boipeba is an invitation to anonymity.The difficult access is the one responsible for maintaining the "secret" this pearl of the coast of Bahia. Virtually intact, almost wild, Boipeba Island also has a little help from the local population, which strives to preserve nature and guide the tourists to leave everything just the way he found, indeed, as ever.Human intervention is viewed w... Address: Ilha de Boipeba Bahia Distance: 1310.90km from the Itapagipe Peninsula

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Sol Victoria Marina Hotel The Sol Victoria Marina Hotel is located in Salvador making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All 235 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class. Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with air conditioning, internet access (wireless), in room safe, television, bathtub, mini bar. To suit guests' convenience, this Salvador acc...

Hotel Bahia do Sol Discover all that Salvador has to offer with Hotel Bahia do Sol as a base. The Hotel Bahia do Sol boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, in room safe, mini bar, satellite/cable TV. This beautiful Salvador accommodation provides room service 24hr, elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, meetin...

Sol Barra Hotel The Sol Barra Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Salvador. The Sol Barra Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. All of the guestrooms are replete with air conditioning, internet access (wireless), in room safe, television, shower, mini bar, balcony/terrace, satellite/cable TV. This beautiful Salvador accommoda...

Praiamar Hotel The Praiamar Hotel is located in Salvador making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, inhouse movies, internet access (wireless), in room safe, television, mini bar. This Salvador accommodation contains all of ...