Guidebook for Salvador
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Every day dozens of people gather to watch the magnificent setting of the sun and give thanks for another day. A show not to be missed ...
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Farol da Barra
Every day dozens of people gather to watch the magnificent setting of the sun and give thanks for another day. A show not to be missed ...
A beach of those that we try when you go to Brazil's Northeast.
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Praia do Flamengo
A beach of those that we try when you go to Brazil's Northeast.
A beach with several masseuses for you to just relax in a paradisiacal setting. The sea, the sun, the beach and the coconut.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Praia do Jardim de Alah
Tv. Jardim de AláA beach with several masseuses for you to just relax in a paradisiacal setting. The sea, the sun, the beach and the coconut.
One of the most famous green recreational areas of Salvador.
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Lagoa de Abaeté
Lagoa do AbaetéOne of the most famous green recreational areas of Salvador.
Natural and divine beauty of the large field square, the best, most beautiful and most traditional square in Salvador.
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Campo Grande
Natural and divine beauty of the large field square, the best, most beautiful and most traditional square in Salvador.
Praia do Forte
Charming village.
Sea turtles, sharks and other sea wildlife project.
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Projeto TAMAR Tartaruga Marinha Praia do Forte
S/N Av. do FarolSea turtles, sharks and other sea wildlife project.
Arembepe
Most famous Brazilian Hippie Village.
Guarajuba
Natural pools.
The palace was begun by the first governor-general of Brazil, Tomé de Sousa, in the XVI century, to be the center of the Portuguese administration.
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Palacio Rio Branco
S/N Praça Tomé de SouzaThe palace was begun by the first governor-general of Brazil, Tomé de Sousa, in the XVI century, to be the center of the Portuguese administration.
Tram that connects the neighborhood "Comercio" to "Pelourinho". It has two cabins with the dimensions of a regular tram, each with a capacity to carry 36 passengers or 2.7 tons.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Plano Inclinado Goncalves
51 Praça Ramos de QueirósTram that connects the neighborhood "Comercio" to "Pelourinho". It has two cabins with the dimensions of a regular tram, each with a capacity to carry 36 passengers or 2.7 tons.
The Municipality of Salvador is the unicameral legislative body of the city of Salvador. It was built in 1549, the same founding period of the city, and currently also serves as City Hall.
Municipality of Salvador
The Municipality of Salvador is the unicameral legislative body of the city of Salvador. It was built in 1549, the same founding period of the city, and currently also serves as City Hall.
Parque Zoobotânico Getúlio Vargas
s/n Tv. Alto de OndinaBrazilian Wildlife Zoo
Parque da Cidade Joventino Silva
s/n Av. Antônio Carlos MagalhãesSalvador City Park
Sightseeing
The most famous beach in Salvador, where you can enjoy various water activities such as Stand-up, Kayak or Diving.
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Praia do Porto da Barra
The most famous beach in Salvador, where you can enjoy various water activities such as Stand-up, Kayak or Diving.
One of the most beautiful postcards of Salvador, a pond of around 110 thousand square meters, beautified with twelve sculptures of the “Orixás” (African deities) signed by the artist Tati Moreno.
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Dique do Tororó
One of the most beautiful postcards of Salvador, a pond of around 110 thousand square meters, beautified with twelve sculptures of the “Orixás” (African deities) signed by the artist Tati Moreno.
The Historic Center, extremely rich in historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Today a revived and colorful center thriving with cultural activities and events.
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Pelourinho
The Historic Center, extremely rich in historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Today a revived and colorful center thriving with cultural activities and events.
A popular neighborhood with music, many bars and restaurants.
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Rio Vermelho
A popular neighborhood with music, many bars and restaurants.
To the people of Bahia, the Bonfim Church is the largest center of the Catholic faith. It is there that the famous Bonfim ribbons are distributed.
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Basílica do Senhor do Bonfim
s/n Largo do BonfimTo the people of Bahia, the Bonfim Church is the largest center of the Catholic faith. It is there that the famous Bonfim ribbons are distributed.
Elevador Lacerda
S/N Praça Tomé de SouzaFirst urban elevator in the world.
Carnival block with famous performances with Paul Simon, Wayne Shorter, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Herbie Hancock, Caetano Veloso, Grave, Simone, etc. You can enjoy performances every Tuesdays.
Casa do Olodum - Planeta Olodum
22 R. Maciel de BaixoCarnival block with famous performances with Paul Simon, Wayne Shorter, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Herbie Hancock, Caetano Veloso, Grave, Simone, etc. You can enjoy performances every Tuesdays.
First school of medicine in Brazil. Here is also located the Afro-Brazilian museum.
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Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia
s/n Largo Terreiro de JesusFirst school of medicine in Brazil. Here is also located the Afro-Brazilian museum.
One of the most important Baroque monuments in the historical center of Salvador, with majestic proportions and splendid work of carving on the altars.
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Catedral de Salvador
s/n Largo Terreiro de Jesus One of the most important Baroque monuments in the historical center of Salvador, with majestic proportions and splendid work of carving on the altars.
Built between the XVII and XVIII century, they are considered one of the most unique and rich expressions of the Brazilian Baroque, with, in particular the church, a sumptuous interior decoration.
62 moradores locais recomendam
Igreja e Convento de São Francisco
S/N Largo do Cruzeiro de São FranciscoBuilt between the XVII and XVIII century, they are considered one of the most unique and rich expressions of the Brazilian Baroque, with, in particular the church, a sumptuous interior decoration.
Archbishop's Palace Salvador built in the early eighteenth century is one of the best examples of civil architecture of the colonial period in the country. You can also enjoy a magnificent sea view.
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Monumento da Cruz Caída
Praça da SéArchbishop's Palace Salvador built in the early eighteenth century is one of the best examples of civil architecture of the colonial period in the country. You can also enjoy a magnificent sea view.
Inaugurated on December 24, 1920, about eleven years before the Christ of Rio de Janeiro. Jesus Christ has everything to do with the city that takes one of his names: Salvador.
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Morro do Cristo
Avenida OceânicaInaugurated on December 24, 1920, about eleven years before the Christ of Rio de Janeiro. Jesus Christ has everything to do with the city that takes one of his names: Salvador.
Our number one Salvador beach of choice, with a magnificent view over "Todos os Santos" bay, by far better than the overrated Barra beach.
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Praia da Ribeira
20 R. Domingos Abreu ViêiraOur number one Salvador beach of choice, with a magnificent view over "Todos os Santos" bay, by far better than the overrated Barra beach.
Arts & Culture
Casa e Capela da antiga Quinta do Unhão
s/n Av. ContôrnoModern art Museum
Want to feel all the great emotions of Brazilian football? This is definitely the place!
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Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova
s/n Ladeira da Fonte das PedrasWant to feel all the great emotions of Brazilian football? This is definitely the place!
House of the best known of modern Brazilian writers, with his work having been translated into some 49 languages and popularized in film.
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Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado
15 Largo do PelourinhoHouse of the best known of modern Brazilian writers, with his work having been translated into some 49 languages and popularized in film.
The professional folk dance company. The performances take place from Monday to Saturday (except Tuesday) at 20h.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Balé Folclórico da Bahia
49 R. Gregório de MatosThe professional folk dance company. The performances take place from Monday to Saturday (except Tuesday) at 20h.
Shopping
Mercado Modelo
s/n Praça Visc. de CayruThe Biggest Shopping Handicrafts and Tourism of Brazil
Food Scene
Caranguejo de Sergipe
Avenida OceânicaTypical local dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
The house could not be better, there is a lot of cool people, fun and outgoing, finally, there is a well of diversity and joy.
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Coliseu do Forro
80 Praça ColomboThe house could not be better, there is a lot of cool people, fun and outgoing, finally, there is a well of diversity and joy.
Place guarding the provincial tradition of market infusions - drink that comes from the mixture of various herbs tanned in rum. It is served with honey and lemon. Cravinho has an aphrodisiac effect.
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O Cravinho
3 Largo Terreiro de JesusPlace guarding the provincial tradition of market infusions - drink that comes from the mixture of various herbs tanned in rum. It is served with honey and lemon. Cravinho has an aphrodisiac effect.