Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CAPOEIRA
Highlights
1
Capoeira
Watch nimble displays of this
Afro-Brazilian martial art at an organized
capoeira school.
See p.211
2
Pelourinho
The vibrant backstreets of
the Pelourinho offer Salvador's best live
music and the most beautiful architecture
in Brazil.
See p.211
3
Candomblé celebrations
The dance rituals
of this religious cult can be memorable if you're
lucky enough to catch one.
See p.213 & p.226
4
Cachoeira
One of the most beautiful colonial
towns in Bahia lies in the lush Recôncavo
plantation zone.
See p.225
5
Morro de São Paulo
Bahia's party centre is
also home to some jaw-dropping stretches of
sand.
See p.232
6
Ilha de Boipeba
Soak up the quiet on the
stunning beach at Bahia's best - and least
commercialized - offshore island, where there
are just a few
pousadas
and absolutely no road
tra
c.
See p.236
7
Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina
There's plenty of diverse terrain to keep hikers
happy in this huge national park.
See p.244
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.204
