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Salvador and Brazil's Northeast

Filed in archive Cities by Josh Lew on November 08, 2007

Rio and Sao Paulo are the economic and cultural hubs of Brazil. However, there is more to the world's fifth largest country than its two mega-cities.



Brazil's northeast stands in almost direct contrast to its frenetic and cosmopolitan south. The history of Brazil's early colonial days is still evident on the pristine shores of the northeastern coastline. Cities like Salvador, the former capital during Portuguese rule, retain a quaint and quiet air that is embodied in the buildings and the population. The lively culture, heavily influenced by the fact that most Salvadorans are descended from African slaves, is proud to be the birthplace of much of Brazil's famous samba culture.

The beaches of the Northeast are by far the best in the country. Pristine stretches of sand and palms seem last forever.

The coast isn't the only place that has sand, though. The desert-like Maranhão state is home to South America's most expansive collection of sand dunes. It is possible to take a tour of this area is a small plane.



Brazil's northeast lacks much of the economic action that makes the south so popular. However, if you want to experience a Brazil that has forgone its brashness, give Rio a miss and head north.


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