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 Katzy Michael Katz Post Count: 37 Msg: #1 179 days ago, May 27th 2009 | G'day guys | just looking to see if anyone had any tips or advice for carnival celebrations in Salvador, Brazil! me and some mates from home have booked an apartment in salvador for 2 weeks over the carnival period so was just seeing if anyone has been or plan on going as any helpful advice would be appreciated :) has anyone been there just before or after the week long celebration as we have our apartment from the 7th-21st of feb (carnival is 11th-18th feb in salvador) whats it like in those times and is it hard to get out of salvador after it? we intend on flying to peru any helpful information would be appreciated cheers :) Bahiana77 Solteropolitano Post Count: 3 Msg: #2 156 days ago, June 18th 2009 | The week before Carnaval in Salvador, there will be a lot of construction going on in the streets, viewing stands and camarotes, etc. being built, and the foreign tourists start filling up the city and its beaches, changing the ambience. Do your in-town sightseeing and shopping while you have the time. Try to go to the beaches on Itaparica and maybe in Praia do Forte while you can, without crowds and lines, as well. A good site for overview info about Salvador is www.bahia-online.net, which describes neighborhoods, beaches, history and sights, among other things. Since Carnaval in Salvador is about the music, the site is a good start to familiarize yourself with the bands and singers on the trios electricos so you can decide which abada(s) you may want to buy. This puts you in a roped-off area between a band's two trucks that is out of the fray of the 'pipoca' crowds and gives you access to some services (food, drink, toilet). You can also look on YouTube to hear some of the bands. If you're going to be following a trio electrico for 7 or so hours, it should be music you like. The city is pretty crazy during Carnaval, and the streets get pretty dirty. With the hordes tourists come opportunistic folks as well, so be vigilant and don't carry/show valuables. A lot of folks go to Morro do Sao Paulo for the Ressaca (hangover) parties after Carnaval, but I don't think you'll have problems flying out of the country. | Magger Danny Margerum Post Count: 1 Msg: #3 121 days ago, July 24th 2009 | Hi Katzy | Can you tell me who you booked your apartment with please. We have a group of about 8 people looking to rent an apartment for Carnival but not having much luck so far. Many thanks Danny  Sharnsie Sharna Townsend Post Count: 1 Msg: #4 72 days ago, September 10th 2009 | Hey Katzy, | My friend and I (Aussie and Kiwi chicks) are also hitting Carnaval in Salvador in 2010. We are still trying to find accommodation as well. Could you please let us know who you booked yr apartment with. Everything is so expensive. Looking forward to it though... should be wicked. Cheers Sharna Katzy Michael Katz Post Count: 37 Msg: #5 69 days ago, September 13th 2009 | hey guys, i booked it through this company | http://www.vrconnection.com/ the one we booked sleeps 11 and worked out being about $35-$40 a night each, which is pretty good considering hostel beds are going for $100-$200 a night and we have our own private place, they have been really easy and good to deal with.. let us know if you need any more help cheers Breeza Bree Neilson Post Count: 1 Msg: #6 8 days ago, November 14th 2009 | Hey, I'll be in salvador for carnival 2010, if anyone needs an extra for an apartment i'd love it. let me know :) | suzana suzana bresolin Post Count: 3 Msg: #7 1 day ago, November 21st 2009 | Hi | Im renting my apart wich is a penthouse, 15º floor, 24 security, few minutes walk to the beach and to the main carnival circuit. Its a 2 ensuite bedroom that can fit, comfy, 5 people. It cost, for up 10 days, $ 5.000 brazilian reais. I also can helpyou with the carnival tickets. Be in contact and we can talk about Number of Users: 6 | Number of Posts: 7 | |||||||||||||||
