Pituaçu Park

One of the greatest things about Brazilian cities is that almost all of the major ones have massive green spaces within them. Salvador is no different; its claim to the 'mato' or jungle is Pituaçu Park. It is the largest municipal park in the city and attracts tourists and locals from all over the region to escape the tremulous hum in Salvador's streets. The highlight of the park is the Pituaçu Lagoon, where people rent pedalinhos or pedal boats and tour the artificial lake. There is also a bike track that circles the park and other amenities which include food vendors, basketball courts, soccer fields and places to dock your own canoe.