Salvador, Brazil

Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian cultural capital combines a colorful colonial upper city with Atlantic beaches and music.

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🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Salvador

  • Pelourinho — The São Francisco Church and Convent is located in the Historic Center of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil. The ornate Church of the Third Order of Saint Francis sits adjacent to the convent. The friars of the Franciscan Order arrived in Salvador in 1587 and constructed a
  • São Francisco Church — The São Francisco Church and Convent is located in the Historic Center of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil. The ornate Church of the Third Order of Saint Francis sits adjacent to the convent. The friars of the Franciscan Order arrived in Salvador in 1587 and constructed a
  • Elevador Lacerda — The Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda) is a public urban elevator located in Salvador, Brazil, connecting the lower city (Cidade Baixa) to the upper city (Cidade Alta). The 72 metres (236 ft) elevator was built between 1869 and 1873; it was named after Antônio de Lacerda, direct
  • Farol da Barra — Porto da Barra Beach is located in Barra neighborhood in the city of Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil. It is located at the entrance of the Baía de Todos os Santos, is 300 metres (980 ft), and ranges between numerous Portuguese colonial-period military fortifications. The southern rang
  • São Salvador Cathedral — The Old Cathedral of Salvador was the cathedral of the diocese and later archdiocese of Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, from the 16th century until 1765. The seat of the archdiocese moved to the current Cathedral of Salvador. Despite its historical significance, the Old Cathedral was
  • Modelo Market — Modelo Market is a handicraft market located in the city of Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil. It was inaugurated on February 2, 1912, and has occupied, since 1971, the building of the old Salvador Customs House. It is located in the Comércio neighborhood, one of the oldest and most traditional commercial areas of Salvador, and is an important tourist attraction, visited by 80% of the city's tourists. Facing the Bay of All Saints, it is next to the Lacerda Elevator and the Historic Center. In neoclassical style architecture, the building is listed by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage.
  • Barra Lighthouse — The Barra Lighthouse also known as the Santo Antônio Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located at the tip of the Padrão, now the Point of Santo Antônio, to the extreme south of Salvador, at the entrance of the Bay of All Saints. The lighthouse was buil

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Salvador

  • Barra waterfront walk — A walking route through Barra waterfront, salvador bahia, taking in local sights, architecture, and street life along the way.
  • Pelourinho walk — A walking route through Pelourinho, salvador bahia, taking in local sights, architecture, and street life along the way.

🏖️ Beaches in Salvador

  • Porto da Barra — Porto da Barra Beach is located in Barra neighborhood in the city of Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil. It is located at the entrance of the Baía de Todos os Santos, is 300 metres (980 ft), and ranges between numerous Portuguese colonial-period military fortifications. The southern rang
  • Restinga — Restingas are a distinct type of coastal tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest in eastern Brazil. They form on sandy, acidic, and nutrient-poor soils, and are characterized by medium-sized trees and shrubs adapted to the drier and nutrient-poor conditions. One of the mo

🍽️ Restaurants in Salvador

  • Sorriso da Dada — A beloved Afro-Bahian restaurant in Santo Antonio serving moqueca, acaraje, and other Bahian specialties.
  • Casa da Dinha — A traditional Bahian restaurant in the centre serving classic dishes like vatapa and caruru.
  • Paradoxo — A modern restaurant in Barra serving contemporary Bahian cuisine with ocean views.
  • Maria Mata Mouro — A restaurant in a 17th-century building in Pelourinho serving Bahian and Portuguese cuisine.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Salvador

  • Bar do Porto — A beachfront bar in Barra serving caipirinhas and cold beers with ocean views.
  • Casa do Amarelindo — A rooftop bar at a boutique hotel in Pelourinho with panoramic views of the bay.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Salvador

  • Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting — We are the first walking tour in San Salvador, on this experience you will discover the day by day of Salvadoreans in the main market area, and at the same time we visit the most iconic buildings in downtown such as: Main Cathedral, National Palace, Nacional Teather, El Rosario c
  • Amazing Suchitoto & San Salvador Combo Discovery Tour — Explore the enchanting town of Suchitoto, whose name means "Place of Flower Birds" in Nahuatl, capturing the essence of old colonial architecture where time seems to stand still. Stroll through its cobbled streets, visit art galleries, the Ruins’ Theater, the House of Crafts, and
  • Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador — This Salvador tour offers an immersion in the culture, history and beauty of the Bavarian capital, making it an unforgettable experience for those who visit the city. We depart from the hotels of Salvador towards the Forte Santo Antônio da Barra, built in 1536 and which, in 1698
  • San Salvador Tour: Devil’s Door, Volcano, Slide & Historic Center — This tour combines four of San Salvador’s most iconic experiences in one perfectly balanced day. Begin at Devil’s Door, one of the country’s most famous viewpoints, where you'll enjoy spectacular landscapes and learn about local legends. Continue to the Historic Center to discove
  • City Tour San Salvador — CITY TOUR We will visit the main residential areas of the city, its most important avenues, the craft market and the Historic Center of San Salvador where it is located: the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, the National Theater and the enigmatic church the rosary
  • Private City Tour in Salvador — Explore all of legendary Salvador of Bahia on this 4-hour city tour. The tour is private and comprised of a private service, meaning guests will get to see the city’s most famous sites, like the Barra Fortress and Bahia Lighthouse. Also visit colonial neighborhoods protected by U
  • Full day | San Salvador City Tour Boquerón Park and Rainbow Slide — Embark on an unforgettable journey through San Salvador mixing a perfect blend of culture, history, and excitement. Begin your adventure by exploring the vibrant streets and grand avenues of San Salvador. Discover the Historical Center, home to the majestic Metropolitan Cathed
  • Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador — A company fully regularized according to all the comfort and safety requirements demanded by the Ministry of Tourism, which will provide you with transportation from the Airport to a hotel in Salvador and vice versa. Uniformed drivers with defensive driving and passenger driving
  • City Tour in Salvador - Half Day — This tour in Salvador offers an immersion in the culture, history and beauty of the Bavarian capital, making it an unforgettable experience for those who visit the city.
  • San Salvador Layover Tour | City Sightseeing & El Boqueron Park — Make the most of your long layover in San Salvador by taking 4 hours to tour the city and visit the majestic volcano affectionately known as El Boquerón, or ‘Big Mouth.’ Get picked up from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport and driven into this intriguing city to
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Salvador

  • Fiesta Bahia Hotel — Luxury hotel in Pituba with pool, spa, multiple restaurants, and ocean views. One of the most popular luxury hotels in Salvador. Best for travelers who want resort amenities in the city.
  • Catussaba Resort Hotel — Beachfront 4-star resort on Itapuã Beach with 4 interconnecting pools, restaurant serving Bahian dishes, mini zoo, and children's playground. Near Salvador's international airport.
  • Hotel Golden Park Salvador By Nacional Inn — Hotel on Pituba Beach near Rio Vermelho's nightlife with outdoor pool, free WiFi, and restaurant. Spacious rooms with cable TV and AC. Good mid-range option near the beach.
  • Catussaba Business Hotel — Hotel 984 ft from the beach with business center, outdoor pool, garden, and restaurant. Rooms with balcony and hammock. 4.3 mi from the airport. Good for business travelers.
  • Intercity Salvador Aeroporto — Hotel 2.5 mi from Salvador International Airport with restaurant, free WiFi, and free breakfast. Contemporary rooms with AC, flat-screen TV, and mini-bar. Best for early/late flights.
  • Casa Versace Salvador - Colonial House — Luxury colonial house boutique hotel in Salvador with elegant rooms and personalized service. Best for travelers seeking an exclusive, intimate experience in the historic city.
  • Hotel Boutique Bahia Bonita — Boutique hotel near the beach with personalized service and charming decor. Popular with luxury travelers. Best for couples seeking a quieter, more intimate stay.
  • Terra do Sol Pousada e Hostel — Budget pousada and hostel in Salvador with dorms and private rooms. Affordable option for backpackers exploring the historic center and beaches.
  • Rede Andrade Express — Accommodation in Salvador from $36/night Rated 8.4/10 by guests. Book on Agoda for the best available rates and confirmed availability.
  • Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto — Accommodation in Salvador from $56/night Rated 8.6/10 by guests. Book on Agoda for the best available rates and confirmed availability.
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