Brazil is a country in South America that is bounded
by the Atlantic Ocean on the east. It
is the fifth-largest country by geographical area, the fifth most
populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the
world.
Capital: Brasilia
Largest City: Sao Paulo
Geography: 3,287,597 sq mi
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have both a passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Brazil, and a tourist visa, which
is obtained from the Brazilian embassy or nearest consulate. The
visa is valid for five years.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Rio/Salvador from: Los
Angeles: 17 hrs 5 min
Atlanta: 13 hrs 45 min
New York: 13 hrs 50 min
Chicago: 15 hrs 35 min
Miami: 7 hrs
Vancouver: 20 hrs 10 min
Toronto: 13 hrs 55 min
Population:
Brazil: 183.888.841
Sao Paulo: 11,000,000
Rio de Janeiro: 6,100,000
Salvador: 2,700,000
Religion:
Roman Catholic, Protestant, Candomble (Animist)
Language: The language of Brazil is Portuguese. English is spoken by some
of the staff at hotels, and tourist businesses.
Currency:
The currency of Brazil is the real (R$). The real comes in coin
denominations of R$1 and 50, 10, 5, and 1 centavos; bank notes of
R$1, R$5, R$10, R$50, R$100.
Major Credit
Cards are widely accepted. ATMs (MasterCard Cirrus and VISA Plus)
are available.
Time Zone:
Brazil covers four time zones. The time in most of Brazil visited
by foreign tourists is three hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-3).
This is true of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasiiía,
Bahia, Minas Gerais etc.
Popular Shopping Items: Indian Ceramic arts, Woven bags/baskets, Painted figures,
and Lace. Gemstones: Esperssartita, Tourmaline, Ametist, Greengold,
Quartz, Topaz and Diamonds. Leather:shoes, belts, wallets, purses, luggage and hats. Other: hammocks, picture books, anything to do with the Brazilian
football (soccer) team, Guarana products, and thongs.
Electricity:
In Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the current is 127 volts
(60 cycles) but many of the larger hotels also offer 220 volts.
Transformers to boost the current from 110 volts to 220 volts are
available in most hotels.
Travel
Seasons:
Off Season: May - June, and August - October
Brazil School Break: July
Peak Season: Nov to April
Seasons:
Spring: Sept 22 - Dec 21
Summer: Dec 22 - March 21
Autumn: March 22 - June 21
Winter: June 22 - Sept 21
Weather:
Rio
de Janeiro & Salvador da Bahia Average Temperatures
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Costa do Sauipe (Class) Marriott Resort & Spa
(Costa do Sauipe Golf and Spa)
Costa
do Sauipe, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Welcome to
Costa do Sauipe Marriott Resort & Spa!
The
Costa do Sauipe Marriott Resort & Spa is the ideal vacation
of a beach resort in Bahia, Brazil. Whether you enjoy golf, spa
treatments or relax at a sun-drenched beach, you will never forget
your stay at one of the most elegant Brazil beach resorts in Costa
do Sauipe. Taste the rich cuisine of Bahia and the Asian menu
at fine restaurants in a mixture of flavors never seen before.
The energy of sea
sports, horseback rides and golf is intertwined with the nature?s
charm to make each day memorable in our Brazil beach resort. Massages
and special treatments lead your body to give into this paradise.
The Marriott Spa is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation.
For business or
social events, our resort features a perfect space up to 1,000
guests with impeccable service. When you plan your next vacation,
choose the best beach resort in Bahia, Brazil. Refined amenities
and services are provided in an ideal atmosphere of privacy and
comfort that only Costa do Sauipe Marriott Resort & Spa can
offer you.
Costa do Sauipe
Marriott Resort & Spa is located 48 miles (1 hour by motorcoach)
from the Salvador International Airport (SSA), and Salvador.
Amenities
The perfect
vacation at a beach resort in Bahia, Brazil with comfortable
ocean views accomodations.
The Marriott
Spa is ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation: body massages
and facial treatments.
Complete Brazil
beach resort with great event facilities for incentive travel
or business meetings.
Access to Costa
do Sauipe Sports Complex: Equestrian Center, Aquatic Center,
Tennis, Soccer Field, Running Track, Bike Trail, and Golf Course.
Shopping and
evening entertainment at adjacent Vila Nova da Praia Shopping
Center
Orixas Restaurant
Typical Brazilian cuisine featuring Bahia specialties, served
in a relaxing environment among Costa do Sauipe restaurants. Open
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Spices
Restaurant
Exotic Asian cuisine with Tepan Yaki stations, Sushi bar and Korean
grill. One of the renowned restaurants in Salvador area awarded
as the best business restaurant by Latin Trade magazine in 2006.
Open for dinner only.
Manga Rosa
Sandwiches, open for lunch, swim-up bar, offering drinks and light
snacks in a relaxed environment
Costa do Sauipe
Marriott Resort & Spa features 256 rooms (239 rooms, and 17 suites)
on 4 floors. Featuring:
All rooms include
air conditioning, individual climate control, cable TV and crib
available.
Optional non
smoking rooms and accessible rooms available at our hotel in
Bahia, Brazil
Our hotel features
accommodations with 1 king bed or 2 queen size beds
All rooms offer
beautiful Bahia beach hotel views and natural landscapes
Hammocks are
available for rooms with balcony.
Mini-bar and
room service are some of the amenities provided for your complete
comfort.
Resort
View Guest Room
1 queen bed or 1 king bed, view is of resort, the coast or ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Pool View Guest
Room
1 king size or 2 queen size beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults
or 2 adults and 1 child.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include: air conditioning, TV, telephone, bathtub,
shower, radio, alarm clock, coffee pot, mini bar, hairdryer, iron/ironing
board, safety deposit box, and high speed internet access. Physically
challenged, and non-smoking rooms available. Specific bedding
and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and
cannot always be guaranteed.
Arrival/Departure
Time:
Check-in time: 4:00pm, and check-out time: 12:00pm
Early check-in and late check-out on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
1 child under 12years of age free of charge, when sharing room
with 2 paying adults.
Travel Impressions
The
Costa do Sauipe Marriott Resort & Spa is the ideal vacation
of a beach resort in Bahia, Brazil. Whether you enjoy golf, spa
treatments or relax at a sun-drenched beach, you will never forget
your stay at one of the most elegant Brazil beach resorts in Costa
do Sauipe. Taste the rich cuisine of Bahia and the Asian menu
at fine restaurants in a mixture of flavors never seen before. 
Jogging/fitness
trail 
Spices
Restaurant
Resort
View Guest Room
The
Marriott Spa at Costa do Sauipe 
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