Expan Experience: Summering in Northeast Brazil
It's always summer in Northeast Brazil . From January to December, and regardless of the time of year, the heat reigns on its dreamlike beaches, where turquoise waters caress the white sand and the feet of travelers who choose the Brazilian Caribbean as their destination.
In this edition of Expan Experience , Paula Villagrán , Latin America travel advisor, tells us about her experience in Northeast Brazil, where she visited the main beaches and the historic center of Salvador de Bahia, the tourist attractions of Costa do Sauípe and the vibrant hotel zone of Praia do Forte .
The catalog of hotels in Northeast Brazil
" The places I visited were Salvador de Bahia and its surroundings . First, we went to the Costa do Sauípe area, which is about an hour from Salvador. There, I toured the Costa do Sauípe chain, which included Costa do Sauípe Premium and Costa do Sauípe Class ."
Salvador is a destination in Northeast Brazil and the climate is summer all year round, with temperatures approximately 30-35 degrees , high humidity and it is a safe city .
After that, we went to Praia do Forte , where I visited other hotel chains like Iberostar and Tivoli Ecoresort . Finally, I ended up in Salvador de Bahia, the main city, where I visited chains like Vila Galé, Catussaba Resort … and Fera Palace as well, which is a boutique hotel in Pelourinho ."
The beaches are the treasure of Northeast Brazil
" What we did in Costa do Sauípe, well, we mainly visited hotels, but we also explored many beaches and the main tourist areas of the small town of Costa do Sauípe . We were in the restaurant area and then we went to Praia do Forte ."
In Praia do Forte we visited its small town and took the excursion to Itaparica , a full day trip where they take you to the main beach of Itaparica , including lunch, and there you can spend the whole day on the beach .
After that I was in Salvador de Bahia and there we did the whole city tour, along with the excursion to the main beaches of Salvador and the visit to Pelourinho, which is the historic center of the city ."
The best of Praia do Forte
" What I liked most was everything about Praia do Forte, the resort chains, where the best hotels are located, such as Tivoli Ecoresort, Iberostar Praia do Forte, Iberostar Selection, Vila Galé Marés … The white sand beaches, the warm water, beach bars, lots of activities for children, a super beautiful destination ."
Praia do Forte is a super family-friendly and super safe destination to go and relax in the sun. By far, what I liked most was the resort area of Praia do Forte .
Tips for traveling to Costa do Sauípe and Praia do Forte
" Wear comfortable clothes, good shoes, sunscreen, a hat, because it's very hot , I think it's one of the hottest places I've ever visited, and too humid ."
The best time to travel, if possible, is between March and December , as it's much more pleasant. The beaches are practically empty, and there aren't many people. In contrast, January and February are very crowded; while still enjoyable, tickets are much more expensive . There's also summer from March to February, so you can go at any time of year .
There are direct flights now (from Santiago) , so you can buy tickets well in advance and find a good airfare, check the flight well in advance ."
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