Bahia: One of The 31 Places to Go by NY Times

Visit the link of the NY Times in Jan, 10, 2010:
Complete NY Times Article

The Bahia is the Top 10 by the readers from NY Time.

This blog was invited to check it out these paradises and took some photos from Bahia (Oct/Nov 2007):


Frade Island, in the All Saints' Bay: calm and clear water.


Beach in the Itapoã, Salvador, the place became famous by the song of the poet Vinicius de Moraes. This is the Catussaba Resort Hotel: delicious Brazilian and international breakfast.


The Tamar, the sea turtles preservation project, in the Praia do Forte, Coconut Coast. Between September and March, there are great chances of observing the little turtles’ birth.


Praia do Forte view from the Garcia D'Ávila Castle: medieval-style construction, the only model in the Americas, was started in 1551 and it is considered as the first large Portuguese building in Brazil.


Praia do Forte EcoResort & Thalasso Spa: "Most Excellent Spa Hotel In South and Central America" by the Condé Nast Johansens 2006 Awards of Excellence; "Best Resort of Brazil" by the Veja Magazine (2005). We recommend this eco-resort and it ecological tours are led by biologists. The main swimming pool is fantastic. This photo is from the official hotel website.


Iguana in the Praia do Forte EcoResort: local biodiversity is preserved.


Brazilian fruits in Morro de São Paulo, Cairú city: exotic drinks on the natural pools of warm and clear waters. Constructions dating back to the beginning of the 17th century, such as Nossa Senhora da Luz Chapel and Zimbeiro Fort, besides other historical buildings are worth a visit. During high season Morro is crowded with tourists, especially young people, who also enjoy the nightlife.


Portaló Hotel: one of the best places to stay in Morro the São Paulo.


Lobsters fished and cooked front of you by the fisher "Seu Guido" (Mr. Guido) in the Boipeba. One of the best of the world for us. Famous chefs love it.


Pousada Mangabeiras, charming place to enjoy the view of Boipeba from bungalows decorated with local crafts, king size beds, air conditioning, small fridge, flat screen TV with DVD, electronic safe, telephone, zero light curtains, as well as solar heated water, and a veranda: only 9 apartaments.

Photos: Amateur from this blog Brazil Trip Expert.

To see the 360º view of the Salvador da Bahia, the capital of the state, go to these official links. This is the Lacerda elevator:

Lacerda elevator
Other Photo 360º, this one the Farol de Itapoã:
Farol de Itapoã

In Salvador, do not miss:

Don't miss
Islands
Near the capital there are islands surrounded by beautiful coconut groves and with calm waters, ideal for relaxing baths.

Lacerda Elevator
One of the most famous postcards of Salvador, inaugurated in 1873, connects the Upper and the Lower cities.

Salvador's Forts
Since it was the first capital of the country, Salvador has big forts, built to defend the city against invasions.

Pelourinho
Considered a Historical and Cultural Heritage, it has colonial buildings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

Sé Square
From the favorite district of noble families and commercial center of old times to the current touristic attraction, Sé Square offers precious moments of leisure and culture.

Salvador's Museums
The city has several museums, each one with its own characteristic, with permanent exhibitions of works of art that are part of our heritage.

Fonte: Bahia Turismo.

Iguazú Falls: the Travel Awards 2009 winner from the "The Guardians" Newspaper

Font: From The Guardian

For 19.248 readers from the britain newspaper "The Guardian" the Iguazú Falls is the favourite overseas attraction acconding to it survey.

Font: The Guardians .




The park has many tourist attractions to be seen and the Macuco Safari boat trip is one of them. The park has many tourist attractions to be seen and the Macuco Safari boat trip is one of them. Such adventure generates adrenaline and relaxation at the same time. After passing by the MacucoVisitorCenter and receiving some tips on the tour, the tourists can appreciate fauna and flora of the park in an electric car that runs a trail of three kilometers. Before venturing on the boat trip, the instructor indicates an optional hike for those who want to know more about life in the forest. By the wharf, tourists receive instructions to put on plastic raincoats (so they don´t get wet), life jackets and protect their electronic equipment before getting into the bi-motor rubber dinghy where they will embark the most fantastic adventure - watch the waterfalls from the bottom.

The first waterfalls are called "The Three Musketeers". At that point, the pilot brings the boat close enough to the falls to provide the tourists with a fast and pleasant shower - it is the baptism under a fall of 80 meters in height. At last, it returns through the rapids of IguaçuRiver down to a large backwater where adventurers can leap out and swim.



A little calmer but also attractive, the BirdsPark is settled in front of the gateway of the IguaçuNational Park. It shelters over 900 birds of 180 species and forms a patchwork of colors and sounds. Brazilian birds predominate; however, species from Africa, Asia and Australia are also represented.

A little calmer but also attractive, the BirdsPark is settled in front of the gateway of the IguaçuNational Park. It shelters over 900 birds of 180 species and forms a patchwork of colors and sounds. Brazilian birds predominate; however, species from Africa, Asia and Australia are also represented.

During about 40 minutes the tourists can cover the aviaries arranged along the trail that is located in the middle of the subtropical forest. There are dozens of birds of all sizes, colors and species, which ranges from the curious macaw, to the flamingos that keep walking proudly in front of a mirror. There are also anacondas, alligators, boas, sakis and butterflies.

On that site a work on education, research and environmental conservation is developed. The BirdPark has parking lot, snack bar and souvenir shop in a pleasant forest environment. One can photograph or even touch some docile birds.

The butterfly and the reptile zoos are also important attractions. Snakes and alligators are kept just a few meters from the curious and alert look of the tourists.



"The Iguaçu Falls exerts such attraction thanks to its magnificence and great number of waterfalls - 275 total. It is located in the Iguaçu National Park which was declared by UNESCO a World Natural Heritage Site in 1986. The Iguaçu Falls reveals impressiveness and power through its wilderness of waters, provides a unique spectacle and is defined as a wonder of nature. Every year, thousands of people from all over the world, from kings and queens, princes and princesses, presidents, artists and other famous personalities to anonymous tourists include Foz do Iguaçu in their itinerary.

To reach the greatest natural show on Earth the visitor takes a 12 kilometer road that crosses the reservoir from the VisitorCenter to the beginning of the footbridge. From there it is possible to wonder at the first look of the Falls. The departure point allows one to have a panoramic view of SanMartinIsland and many waterfalls located on the Argentine side, but the Brazilian side offers a better vision.

Along the way, visitors can stop here and then to register the natural beauty with their cameras. Tourists will be dazzled by the Devil´s Throat mass of water, the most famous and greatest set of waterfalls. By the end, visitors will enjoy getting closer to Salto Floriano waterfall and have a great time in the comfortable Naipi Site made up of decks, panoramic elevator, snack bars and souvenir shops".

Font: Iguassu Convention & Visitors Bureau.