Catussaba Resort in Brazil: A cruise by any other name

At Catussaba Resort Hotel in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, you may think you're on a cruise. As a resort with its own direct beach access, you have all the excitement, food, music and fun right at the resort itself. But if you want to look around the city of Salvador, be ready for an exciting town that loves to eat, drink and be merry.

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Catussaba beach vendors

There are several beach vendors on Itapua Beach -- just make sure to haggle.

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