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There are many bars in the Pelourinho area, as well as on the beachfront avenues, where the happy hour spots are set overlooking the beach in Pituba and Barra. Rio Vermelho is famous for its botecos, traditional Brazilian pubs where waiters bring around endless trays of ice-cold chopp (draught beer).
Cited as one of the best dance experiences in Brazil, and at a great value, too, this show lasts just an hour and provides an exhilarating window into the Afro-Brazilian culture. Shows begin daily at 8 pm and tickets cost R$45 per person.
