International Congress on Glass 2010
Salvador
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at the Pestana Hotels & Resorts, which ranks among the top 10 hotels most admired in Brazil, according to “Carta Capital” magazine's rating.
Check the room pictures here (external link) and for additional information, please talk to AD Tourism in Contacts
View a Google maps route from the Airport to the Hotel.
What to see in Salvador
- Its beautiful and brightly colored streets, the gaiety and hospitality of the Baianos.
- Folkloric traditions are a cultural characteristic not only of the city of Salvador but also of the entire state of Bahia.
- The Pelourinho contains about 600 restored buildings, forming the largest collection of Baroque architecture in the Americas.
What to do
- Land sports (golf, beach volleyball, football, rappelling, caving, trekking, and mountaineering)
- Water Sports (surfing, windsurfing, rafting, canooing, diving and recreational fishing)
- Visit Museums and Forts
Salvador's Historical Center has thousands of buildings dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries protected by UNESCO as Heritage of Humanity.
Gastronomy
Bahia's traditional cuisine is influenced by its African roots. Moqueca is one of the main dishes of the local cuisine.
Tourists have many other options. Salvador has excellent restaurants serving regional Brazilian food and international cuisine.
