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In Salvador - the African soul of Brazil - the descendants of slaves preserved their cultural roots more than anywhere else in the New World. The result is hypnotic drum beats, graceful movement, fragrant spices, inherent sensuality and axé : divine energy that brings good luck and positive results.
Salvador combines all these elements in wild festivals, including Brazil's hottest Carnaval. But even on ordinary days you can come across a capoeira (martial art/dance) circle, munch acarajé (bean and shrimp dumplings fried in dendê oil) and witness a Candomblé follower possessed by an African deity.
Fast Facts
Population
2,400,000
Currency
Name: Brazilian Real
Code: BRL
Symbol: R$
Electrical Plugs
127/220V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Portuguese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -3
Country Dialing Code
+55
Weights & Measures
Metric
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