With a population of over 2.8 million people, the largest city near our lovely b&b mansion offers the area traveler a cultural treat that sure to satisfy any ones appetite.  Salvador, Bahia (often reduced to the name, Bahia by the Brazilians) is an area filled with loads of recreational activities, great food, music, folk art and an excellent historic district that would thrill any preservation architect.   The surrounding areas can be enjoyed by back packers, Capoeira enthusiast and epicureans alike. Salvador also has an emerging Carnaval (Carnival) celebration with an estimated 1.5 million participants that rivals the one in Rio de Janeiro in size as well as entertainment. 

We hope that you use your time with us as an opportunity to explore this exciting country as well as relax on one of the many beaches that envelop the area. 

Beautiful Beaches

It’s hard to drive for more than an half mile without seeing one of the areas lovely beach’s.  Not only is the mansion walking distance from Ayoda-Yemanja Beach, but many others are within miles away.

While you are near one of the sweeping beaches, take a boat ride adventure to one of the lesser known islands and bask in the sun. These boat tours are less traveled by tourist but a great find for those in the know. 

Surfing and Snorkeling

Another option would be to spend the morning ridding the great rushing waves of the mesmerizing blue ocean.  Surfers are now finding that the lesser known beaches of Brazil provide ultimate rushes with waves that are not unlike there infamous Hawaiian counter parts. Extreme surfing is the sport of choice around these areas.   Many surfing schools that cater exclusively to this thrilling activity can be found near by.  Wind and kite surfing are also popular choices.

Some of the greatest snorkeling and scuba diving in the world can also be found in Bahia.  Please ask the bed and breakfast manager for more details about near by activities that include your specific area of interest.

Hiking and Backpacking   

A few more activities enjoyed by the tourist community include hiking and back packing.  Casa de Prince often has travelers that stop by for a few days while on there way to the Amazon or mountain regions.  Those that stay with us often prefer luxury and comfort before roughing it in areas where amenities maybe sparse and few. Who would not mind spending a lazy day relaxing after a long hike in one of our hammock attached rooms?

Local Cuisine

After a long afternoon of wave surfing, or caching some sun out on our deck, you have many options that will entertain you throughout the night in this area.  Experience the local nightlife filled with Samba dancing to the latest Afro Latin Music, Salvadorian cuisine and nice cold drinks.  The alcoholic drink Caipirinhas, is a favorite of locals and tourist alike. The Bahia area also has some of the best food I've ever tasted.  It reminds me of the Cajun/Creole food of my own ancestors.  It's a little spicy and filled with lots of fresh seafood, veggies and rice.

Bahia Historic District

An adventurous stay in the Bahia area would not be complete without traveling to one of the many historic districts in this area.  There you will find shops were you can bargain for local jewelry (love the loose stones I’ve bought in the area) and some amazing folk art work sold by its original artisans.

The historic districts are also home to 17 century colonial homes and churches that stretch out through most of the area.  One particular area, Pelourinho, has great shopping, dinning and also Capoeira!
 

Capoeira martial arts practitioners

Capoeira martial arts practitioners will performing right in front on you to the funky beat of Afro-Brazilian music that’s unique to this particular area. Viewing this African martial arts turned modern day dance, will be as entertaining as anything you have ever seen.  For a very small fee, you can take a picture underneath the legs of a few of the guys in a pyramid type stance.