subject: Exploring Bahia Brazil Off The Beaten Track [print this page] Bahia is the most revered historical and cultural state in Brazil. Its true glory is its coastline, the longest in the country, populated with beautiful beaches, islands, mountains and rivers.
The city of Salvador is a great starting point for exploring Bahia. However, neighbouring regions offer a feast of surprises too - quaint towns and tropical jungles, crystalline waters and caves and an abundance of pousada hideaways.
It is impossible to even scratch the surface of Brazil in one short trip let alone Bahia's immense landscape, but soaking up the culture and exploring the many hidden gems that Bahia has to offer can be done with a bit of pousada surfing. Here are some ideas for seeing the best of Bahia: