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Advantages: Good location. Clean. Disadvantages: Need to take a course in customer service
I was very excited to go to this Pousada as we had planned this for a long time as there is so much in the surrounding area to see.
On arrival we found parking to be a problem and almost none existent. We had to park down the road and carry our own luggage to reception.
At reception, although friendly, we had to wait a while to be attended to.
The rooms were clean and although small, were adequate. The bathrooms have been modernized, however grouting and tiling not done very well. Beds comfortable.
Breakfast was included and a large variety of breads, cheeses etc available. However, the service was appalling. It was self service however one had to request certain items such as coffee etc from the waiters. Again, trying to attract the attention of the waiters took time. When we were served coffee it was like dishwater ...
Advantages: Nicely restored tourist friendly old town Disadvantages: The ladies hunt in packs
and the surroundings. We flew from Brasilia to Salvador Airport, taking less than two hours and checked into our hotel, Pousada do Boqoeirao, which we had booked before departure. This is an attractive Pousada or guesthouse, which was originally two colonial houses, just ten minutes walk from historical quarter of Pelourinho. Our room had a fantastic large balcony/roof-terrace with stunning views of Salvador, perfect for an aperitif while watching the sunset.
Pelourinho ("Centro Historico")
We foolishly booked a half day historical tour, which we could easily have done ourselves with the guidebook, on foot, or with an occasional taxi, but perhaps it was more relaxing having history force-fed to us. First we had a driving tour of the city then a walking tour, with a guide, of the historical centre, Pelourinho. This area was restored to its former glory ...
Advantages: Nice beaches Disadvantages: A bit expensive
Parati is a very popular holiday resort. When I visited it, I ended up staying with a party of Chileans I had met on the bus. Although there are quite a few historic monuments from its colonial past, the main reason for going there seems to be the beaches and the night life. It is not difficult to find a nice beach, although during the Brazilian summer you may want to stay clear of some of the most crowded beaches. I was supposed to return to Parati at the end of June, for the Festas Juninas and the famous ciranda dance. I did not manage to, though. If you can afford more than $100 for a room, then you should try Pousada Pandeiro. I did not stay there personally, but some friends of our party were and the experience is definitively worth its money, if you have them ...
CICLISTALOCO 18.07.2000
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