Feel the wind in your hair, the water washing over your feet and the salt on your lips at Penha Beach. Stick around for sunset to cap off a relaxing day out.

You'll soon see why this Vera Cruz stretch of coastline is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra, Porto da Barra Beach, and Mar Grande are in this area too. They won't take you very long to get to from Penha Beach.

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Sotero Hotel

Costa Azul

$465

per person

Oct 18 - Oct 22

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Roundtrip flight included

Montevideo (MVD) to Salvador (SSA)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

overall for a third world country it was good

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel

Barra

$737

per person

Oct 18 - Oct 22

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Roundtrip flight included

Montevideo (MVD) to Salvador (SSA)

9/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)

This hotel exceeded my expectations. First thing is the staff: excellent service, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Maintenance is also impeccable. Everything works, is clean and well kept. Breakfast is amazing! Variety, quality, flavor and nutrition are very well balanced. Probably one of the top three I've had in my life of extensive travels. The only thing really that could use a little improvement is the drink menu at the bar. The quality is great but selection is somewhat limited. We'll definitely be back.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Hotel Fasano Salvador

Salvador Centro

$1,207

per person

Oct 18 - Oct 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montevideo (MVD) to Salvador (SSA)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (352 reviews)

location,staffs,services was excellent.

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

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Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

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Tour To Morro De São Paulo

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Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

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Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming

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Porto da Barra Beach

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

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You can spend time studying the exhibits at Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia during your trip to Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Farol da Barra Beach

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Examine works by world-famous painters, enjoy open-air jazz performances and gaze in awe at striking sunsets when visiting this picturesque museum complex.

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