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Salvador da Bahia Carnival 2026
Here’s what a lot of you are looking for: the full lineup for the Salvador da Bahia Carnival 2026:
Salvador Carnival 2026 Schedule
(turn on your Goggol auto-translate 😁)
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years now 😆🇧🇷
Salvador Carnival 2026 Schedule
(turn on your Goggol auto-translate 😁)
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years now 😆🇧🇷
Salvador Bus Station Change for Chapada Diamantina
IMPORTANT NOTICE for those planning to take a bus to another city, state, or destination from Salvador!
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address! The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro. Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address! The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro. Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
French in Brazil... Macron visits Salvador da Bahia
Yesterday, President Macron visited Salvador da Bahia.
Alongside the obligatory political visit and meeting with all the local bigwigs (the mayor, the governor, and the Minister of Culture, Margarete Menezes), he also took the time to visit museums like the MAM (Museum of Modern Art) and the Museu Afro Brasileiro… for those looking for something to do :/
Local info link: https://atarde.com.br/politica/visita-historica-de-macron-fortalece-lacos-entre-bahia-e-franca-1367267
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Local info link: https://atarde.com.br/politica/visita-historica-de-macron-fortalece-lacos-entre-bahia-e-franca-1367267
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Salvador da Bahia, the history of Brazil's first capital
History of Salvador da Bahia:
In the 1920s, the Barra Lighthouse area had a tram (which provided a direct connection to the upper city, the historic center) and there were even farms along the coastline.
There are quite a few anecdotal descriptions from that era by Bahia's iconic author, Jorge Amado (in his book *Baía de Todos os Santos*). For those interested, I can lend you an original version (from 1946, in PDF) or an EPUB version (for those who understand Portuguese, of course).
For those who want to learn more about this historical side of Salvador, check out the full article published in today's *Correio* newspaper: https://www.correio24horas.com.br/salvador/farol-da-barra-na-decada-de-1920-tinha-bondinho-e-sitios-na-orla-veja-imagens-1025
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Top 15 Brazilian Eating Habits That Surprise the French
Top 15 Brazilian eating habits that surprise the French 😮
Brazil is a multicultural country, and its history has shaped a very unique cuisine, influenced by European, African, Japanese, and Indigenous traditions. Its food culture is quite different from what we’re used to in France, and Brazilian eating habits often surprise French travelers exploring the land of samba and soccer.
Check out the full article here: https://les-voyages-de-adelaide.fr/top-15-des-habitudes-alimentaires-bresiliennes-qui-surprennent-les-francais/
Enjoy your meal,
Ivan Bahia
Brazil is a multicultural country, and its history has shaped a very unique cuisine, influenced by European, African, Japanese, and Indigenous traditions. Its food culture is quite different from what we’re used to in France, and Brazilian eating habits often surprise French travelers exploring the land of samba and soccer.
Check out the full article here: https://les-voyages-de-adelaide.fr/top-15-des-habitudes-alimentaires-bresiliennes-qui-surprennent-les-francais/
Enjoy your meal,
Ivan Bahia
