The "Pelo"

Beautiful Beaches of Bahia

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December 21st 2008
We arrive in Salvador as the sun is setting, 6pm, a bit different to the 10pm we were used to in Patagonia. Our driver explains that as Salvador is near the equator, there is no summer time as always 12 hours of sunlight - 6am to 6pm. He explains that Salvador is very safe, just be careful where you walk, don’t wear any jewellery or look like you have money and only carry small bills in you ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more