Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025
Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.
You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Admire the mannerist façade and sacred art that decorates this Jesuit-built church, which dominates the lively Terreiro de Jesus square.
Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.
In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.
Learn about the local history of Salvador when you take a trip to Sao Marcelo Fort. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
