Salvador de Bahia, considered a magnet for tourists
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Brazils Salvador de Bahia, is said to be a 'magnet for tourists'.Joao Pedro Fonseca, who has been studying the region's history, told when speaking to the Earth Times that Salvador de Bahia is a marvelous historic center, and is no doubt, a magnet for tourists.
Being considered as the Capital city of Brazil during the period 1549 to 1763, the city has an historic significance, for which, it was awarded the World Heritage status by UNESCO about 22 years ago.
A local conservationist, Aurelio Rocha, said that the region is an 'ideal location for eco-tourism.' Located, just 430 kilometers away from Salvador de Bahia, the holidaymakers get to see the 'unique, natural landscape' of Chapa Diamantina, a plateau with table-mountains, waterfalls, canyons, lagoons and caves.
The Brazilian Institute of Tourism, Embratur, has announced that it expects more than 500 travel industry professionals to participate in the Conference in Brazil, during this summer, and is intended to promote the travel credentials in the country.
The Destination Showcase in Brazil, will take place between 16th and 17th June, which will focus on Latin American destinations such as Lencois Maranhenses, Iguassu Falls, Delta do Parnaiba, Fernando de Noronha, Pantanal, Bahia, Angra dos Reis and Paraty, are few of them.
Labels: Bahia, Environment-friendly, Tourism
