Dave 1

Praia do Forte

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February 27th 2007
2 hours up the coconut highway from Salvador is Praia do Forte, which is a quiet town with beautiful beaches palms etc.... We have been chilling here for a while in the Hostel International as it is a really nice spot. There is a turtle sanctuary, monkeys in the trees and birds of prey circling the beaches. It's a bit pricey so we have been eating tuna pasta which is Chef Michels special favorit ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia

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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