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Salvador's long-distance bus station is in the middle of the new city, 14km from downtown. Salvador receive scheduled buses from all the country and from Paraguay. Inside the bus stations there are taxis (local taxis and executive taxis) and a urban bus stations with local buses to many places in Salvador and Metropolitan Area. Executive buses in the Iguatemi Station and in the entrance of Iguatemi Mall linked to the bus station by a busy walkbridge.
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Salvador has been the birthplace of many noted Brazilians, including musicians such as song-writer Dorival Caymmy, MPB star Gal Costa, and Grammy-winner Gilberto Gil. Gil later went on to be a city council member (vereador) and is currently the Brazilian Minister of Culture. Notable writers associated with the city include Jorge Amado, considered one of Brazil's greatest authors and fabulists and João Ulbaldo Ribeiro. The famous Brazilian visual artist Carybé is based in Salvador as well.
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After the independence of Brazil (1822), Salvador continued to play an important role in Brazilian literature. Important 19th century writers associated with the city include Romantic poet Castro Alves (1847-1871) and diplomat Ruy Barbosa (1849-1923). In the 20th century, Bahia-born Jorge Amado (1912-2001), although not born in Salvador, helped popularize the culture of the city around the world in novels like Jubiabá, Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos and Tenda dos Milagres, which are plotted in Salvador.
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Salvador da Bahia, located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Brazil, is a historic city of 2.1 million. During the colonial period, Salvador was the capital of Brazil and the center of the sugar industry. Due to the strong slave presence during this period, Salvador and the northeast region of Brazil has a strong African influence which is notable in many ways, including religious and spiritual practices, artistic manifestations, cuisine, and ethnic dynamics.
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Salvador is the second most popular tourist destination in Brazil. Tourism and cultural activity are important generators of jobs and income, boosting the arts and the preservation of artistic and cultural heritage. Chief among the points of interest are its famous Pelourinho (named after the colonial pillories that once stood there) district, its magnificent historic churches, and its beaches. Salvador's tourism infrastructure is considered one of the most modern in Brazil, especially in terms of lodging. The city offers accommodation to suit all tastes and standards, from youth hostels to international hotels.
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Salvador, the first capital, is where the African side of the Brazilian soul is most evident. The city tour (included in the package) will give you an idea of how much there is to do and see. Explore the beaches, churches and historical sites, go to a Canbomblé practice, shop for exotic souvenirs at the Mercado Modelo, take the schooner to Itaparica Island, or just relax and enjoy!
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