Salvador Attractions
The capital of the Brazilian State of Bahia, Salvador is a picture-perfect city with a tropical coastline that wraps from the Bay of All Saints to the South Atlantic Ocean. Having earned the nickname of the Capital of Joy, the city is famous for mouthwatering street food, exuberant music, and wild Carnaval festivals—all of which have been influenced by Salvador’s well-preserved African heritage. The historic center of the city dates back to the mid-1500s and features candy-colored houses, cobblestone alleys, baroque churches, and bustling squares. Long-standing forts line the waterfront of neighborhoods like Barra, while the district of Rio Vermelho is the heart of the city’s culinary and nightlife scenes. Salvador’s dynamic culture can be seen throughout its various museums, which celebrate everything from art and history to religion and food. Outside the city, the Bahia coast is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth, making it easy to see why locals say, “Sorria, você está na Bahia!”—”Smile, you’re in Bahia!”
