Arriving in Salvador with just a backpack? These ten hacks keep cash low and thrills high.

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2. Pack half, buy local. Markets sell cheap layers; free your bag for souvenirs.
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4. Sleep on rooftops. Many hostels let you pitch a hammock for $5.
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6. Use offline maps. Download GPX trails before signal vanishes.
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8. Join the dawn walk. AdventureBackpack posts sunrise routes that beat tour buses.
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Master these tricks and Salvador feels like home turf by nightfall.