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8 Days in Salvador: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Hugo Silva

17 Oct 2023

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Experience the vibrant culture and delectable cuisine of Salvador, Brazil in this 8-day itinerary. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in local delicacies, and soak up the sun on beautiful beaches.

Trip to Salvador

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Day 1

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$113

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$ 4

Farol de itapuã

Historic red-&-white-striped lighthouse on the beach, popular with photographers & sunset viewers.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

39 - 47 min

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Joventino Silva City Park

This large park with lush vegetation features trails, sports fields, playgrounds & an amphitheater.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

27 - 33 min

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Elevador Lacerda

Historic art deco elevator with scenic views, connecting the upper & lower parts of Salvador.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

14 - 21 min

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Caranguejo de Sergipe - Comércio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

18 - 27 min

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Odoyá

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 2

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$96

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$ 2

Mercado Modelo

Popular market featuring 250+ shops selling a variety of arts, crafts & souvenirs, plus restaurants.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$1

4 - 6 min

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Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia

Large 17th-century church with opulent baroque architecture & an illusionistic ceiling painting.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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$1

18 - 22 min

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Morro do Cristo

Grassy, oceanside knoll featuring a prominent statue of Jesus Christ, along with sweeping views.

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$1

3 - 4 min

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Cabana do João

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$44

4 - 6 min

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Madero

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 3

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$99

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$ 2

Church and Convent of San Francisco

18th-century Catholic church with elaborate exterior carvings & ornate interior.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$1

24 - 29 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

8 - 11 min

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Marcelo do Cupim

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

12 - 18 min

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Bar Pedra Furada

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

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$97

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$ 6

Buraquinho Beach

Popular, palm-lined beach with water sports, rentable chairs & umbrellas & cafes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

66 - 80 min

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Praia Das Neves

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$1

77 - 93 min

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Restaurante Preta

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

66 - 80 min

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Restaurante e Similares Cara & Coroa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 5

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$103

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$ 2

TAMAR Marine Turtle Praia do Forte Project

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

116 - 140 min

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Barra Lighthouse - Santo Antônio da Barra Fort

Scenic views draw visitors to this lighthouse originally built at Santo António Fort in the 1690s.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

4 - 5 min

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La Bouche Bar & Creperia

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

1 - 2 min

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Lambretas Drink's Bar

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 6

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$100

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$ 2

Salvador Zoo and Botanical Park

Urban zoo featuring 1500+ animals, mostly Brazilian species, including some that are endangered.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

11 - 16 min

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Carangueijo de Ondina

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

9 - 11 min

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Le Lage

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 7

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$102

Porto da Barra Beach

This scenic bayside beach with calm water is a busy destination for swimming & sunbathing.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

1 - 2 min

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Tudo Azul

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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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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$50

Day 8

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$101

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$ 2

Bahia Naútico Museum

Historic lighthouse & museum featuring nautical exhibits & artifacts found under water.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$1

13 - 16 min

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Bahia Museum of Art

Genteel palace-turned-museum featuring historical paintings & sculptures, plus cultural events.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

7 - 10 min

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Shiro

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

9 - 14 min

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Mignon Place

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $827 In total

Activities & Food:$807

Transport:$20