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Offering for Iemanjá at the Festa de Iemanjá this past February 2.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Iemanjá is one of the most important Candomblé Orixás (deities) here in Salvador, and her day is a big deal. The faithful come before down to give thanks and by mid-day religious festivities have given way to samba, samba reggae, and parties.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This is just one example of how Candomblé has a powerful influence on the culture here. Curious to learn more? Then join us on Sunday for our AirBnB experience online where we share all of this — and more.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Link in my bio and we hope to see you there.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📷: @suylimafotografia⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

A perfect late afternoon stroll on the Barra boardwalk in Salvador, Brazil. 🇧🇷⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Yes, this was pre-pandemic, but the sunsets remain just stellar and the street life will come back.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

I left my heart on the streets of Salvador -- way back in 2013.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I fell in love with the city before I fell in ❤ with my husband (that wasn’t until 2015).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ As a matter of fact, if I hadn’t been absolutely enchanted by this city I never would have returned — much less again and again and again. And we never would have married.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So if you are looking for a post-pandemic 🏝 getaway I highly recommend you put Salvador, Brazil on the list. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Want to find out why I find it so enchanting? I have 40 excellent reasons in a 16-page PDF guide, ready to inspire you. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Link to the guide 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼 is in my bio!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

The influence of the Candomblé religious tradition on Salvador’s carnival is absolutely unmistakeable. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ From the afoxés — including the super-popular Filhos de Gandy — to our favorite bloco, @cortejoafro, the influence is everywhere, from the dress to the rhythms to the lyrics.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Curious to learn more? Then join my husband Bira, @birasantosalabe, and I this Sunday for an AirBnB experience were we would love to introduce you to this ancient religion.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Link is in my bio and we hope to see you there!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

If these steps could talk…⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ These steps have starred in a film (Pagador de Promessas), hosted thousands of concerts, been featured in numerous music videos, and for years hosted the Tuesday evening shows for one of Salvador’s most popular singers, Geronimo.�⁣⁣ The dramatic ascent also makes it a great selfie spot!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #travelfromhome #ficaemcasa #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #stayathome #igbahia #ig_brazil #brazilgram_ #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #ilovebrazil #discoversouthamerica #visitsouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #bahiabrazil #bahiabrasil #igrejadopasso ⁣

São Marcelo Fort — hovering just off the coast of Salvador’s lower city.⁣⁣ �If you’re thinking it looks suspiciously like a prison, that is because it was. The fort has had a bit of a varied history — first holding prisoners in 1623, later designated as a world heritage site in 1938, and then open to the public from 2006 until 2011. There are, unfortunately, no definite plans to re-open it.�⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Are you familiar with the ancient deities of Brazil’s Candomblé?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If not, consider this your invitation to start the getting-acquainted process with a religion that is practiced by millions.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Join Bira, my hubby, and I this Sunday for a 90-minute AirBnB experience to learn the basics of the West-African derived religion, its origins in Brazil, it’s influence on Carnaval, and more.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We hope to see you there!⁣ Link in bio.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Our wintertime sunsets may not draw the same crowds (or did pre-pandemic), but that doesn't make them any less stunning.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Caves in Bahia, Brazil? Indeed!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The Chapada Diamantina National Park region of Bahia is filled with caves (commonly called grutas) of all shapes and sizes. There is one on Bom Jesus da Lapa that even has a religious sanctuary inside!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ From inside the national park, the municipality of Lençois is one of the most popular jumping off points for seeing a number of these wonders. Most of the day trips you take will involve at least one stop at a cave.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We are more than just stunning beaches and sunsets (although those are reason alone to visit).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Did you know about the caves in Bahia?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

The rugged landscape of Itacaré.⁣ ⁣ If surfing is your vibe, Itacaré is where you want to be.⁣ ⁣ About 6 hours by ferry/bus down the coast from Salvador, this sleeping surfing village nestled amongst in the rainforest is home to some of the best surf in the region as well as some of the best beaches in the country.⁣ ⁣ If beach, more beach, and yet more beach are your vacation goals, then Itacaré should be on your post-pandemic vacation list.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #salvadorlove 😍⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #travelfromhome #ficaemcasa #explorebrazil #salvadorbahia #stayathome #igbahia #ig_brazil #brazilgram_ #visitbrazil #travelbrazil #braziltravel #ilovebrazil #discoversouthamerica #visitsouthamerica #travelsouthamerica #bahiabrazil #bahiabrasil #ig_bahia #salvador #surfing #beachlife #surfer #surfline #surfinglife

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This is the site I wish I would have had when I first started visiting Salvador. As a friend of mine says, “this is your love letter to Salvador.” It’s true.

This is an amazing place, filled with completely unique culture and warm, friendly people. But, it’s also somewhat inaccessible for non-Portuguese speakers. That’s where I come in.

I still remember what it was like to be new here, and love helping to lift the curtain on all that Salvador has to offer.

Bem vindo a Salvador!

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