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Discover the Vibrant Beauty of Salvador: 8-Day Itinerary

Ilyan Maia

Ilyan Maia

12 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the colorful streets and rich culture of Salvador, Brazil. Explore historic landmarks, relax on stunning beaches, and indulge in delicious local cuisine on this 8-day adventure.

Trip to Salvador

Day 1
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$117

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$ 4

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Morro do Cristo
Grassy, oceanside knoll featuring a prominent statue of Jesus Christ, along with sweeping views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Porto da Barra Beach
This scenic bayside beach with calm water is a busy destination for swimming & sunbathing.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Restaurante Portal do Mar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
Pereira
Com um conceito diferenciado de entretenimento em Salvador, o PEREIRA oferece o melhor da cozinha contemporânea de vanguarda, sem abrir mão de elementos tradicionais, próximo a um dos cartões postais mais contemplados do mundo.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$108

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$ 12

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Bahia Museum of Modern Art
Waterside building housing a leading collection of international contemporary art.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
22 - 27 min

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Directions

a Casa do Rio Vermelho
Former home of writers Jorge Amado & Zélia Gattai featuring exhibits related to their lives & work.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Bahia Naútico Museum
Historic lighthouse & museum featuring nautical exhibits & artifacts found under water.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Directions

B-vegan
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
Pereira
Com um conceito diferenciado de entretenimento em Salvador, o PEREIRA oferece o melhor da cozinha contemporânea de vanguarda, sem abrir mão de elementos tradicionais, próximo a um dos cartões postais mais contemplados do mundo.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$52
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$160

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$ 8

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Directions

Igreja Santo Antônio da Barra
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$3
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Bahia Museum of Art
Genteel palace-turned-museum featuring historical paintings & sculptures, plus cultural events.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Palace of Arts
Art museum combining a 1912 mansion, a modern wing, a garden with works by Rodin & an open-air cafe.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Shiro
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$76
Di Mercatto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$134

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$ 12

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Barra Lighthouse - Santo Antônio da Barra Fort
Scenic views draw visitors to this lighthouse originally built at Santo António Fort in the 1690s.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Directions

House and Chapel of the Former Quinta do Unhão
Known for its sunset views, this former sugar mill offers a restaurant & modern art exhibits.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Cathedral of Salvador
This Mannerist-style cathedral built in the 17th century features baroque altars & paintings.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Church and Convent of San Francisco
18th-century Catholic church with elaborate exterior carvings & ornate interior.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Maria Mata Mouro
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$76
Coliseu Restaurante & Cultura
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$119

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$ 12

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Ponta do Humaitá
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Foundation Casa de Jorge Amado
Center dedicated to famed Brazilian writer Jorge Armado, with an artsy cafe, exhibits & a bookstore.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
14 - 21 min

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Casa do Carnaval da Bahia
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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A Porteira Express
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
12 - 18 min

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Fallen Cross Monument
Stainless steel sculpture depicting a falling cross, built in honor of a demolished 1500s cathedral.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Elevador Lacerda
Historic art deco elevator with scenic views, connecting the upper & lower parts of Salvador.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
Coliseu Restaurante & Cultura
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$144

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$ 16

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Flamengo Beach
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
13 - 16 min

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Stella Maris beach
Popular, family-friendly sandy beach featuring coconut groves, surfing & bodyboarding.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Farol de itapuã
Historic red-&-white-striped lighthouse on the beach, popular with photographers & sunset viewers.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Casa di Vina
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$76
Ki-Mukeka
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$109

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$ 12

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
84 - 101 min

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Directions

Parque das Dunas Salvador
Known as the second largest urban park in Brazil, this vast area features forest & oceanside dunes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Directions

TAMAR Marine Turtle Praia do Forte Project
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
1 - 2 min

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Bela Brasil Restaurante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Donana Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$120

·

$ 16

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Dique do Tororó
Picturesque natural spring & reservoir featuring 8 large statues of African orishas.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$3
18 - 22 min

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Basílica do Senhor do Bonfim
Stately 18th-century church located on a hill & known for its Hall of Miracles & body part replicas.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Mercado Modelo
Popular market featuring 250+ shops selling a variety of arts, crafts & souvenirs, plus restaurants.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Aracaje da Dilza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
Restaurante Viler
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Apartments & Hostel Barra Lighthouse
Casual hostel close to the beach offering free breakfast & a rooftop hot tub, plus a shared kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $1097 In total

Activities & Food:$1009
Transport:$89