Travel Information
Salvador is located on the northeast coast of Brazil on the Atlantic Ocean and is the third largest city in Brazil. Salvador has a tropical climate including rainforests and lush vegetation.
Portuguese is the primary language in Salvador, yet English and Spanish are spoken by some of the natives. Residents are also considered some of the friendliest and most outgoing people in Brazil. .
HOW TO GET TO SALVADOR - BAHIA By plane By car or bus By train |
TRAVELLING FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CENTRE OF SALVADOR The drive from the airport to your hotel in Salvador can vary from 20 mins. to 1 hour (during rush hours) depending on traffic speed. Transfer options include taxis and buses. Executive taxis - Two kinds of taxis are available outside the airport: the executive taxis (Coometas and Comtas companies), and the regular taxis. Executive taxis are pre-paid, prices are calculated on the basis of a table (no meter). The regular taxis run on a meter . Minibuses also serve the airport, departing every 20 minutes (between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.) to downtown Salvador. In addition, public buses run to destinations all over the city. Cars from all major car rental services can be rented (online or at the airport) and the journey to town goes along the Paralela expressway or along the coastline. |
Visas Visitors arriving in Brazil must have a valid passport or an ID card for the MERCOSUL area. Banks |
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Some hints and tips to carefully observe in Salvador - Please do not accept anything from unknown people |