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Salvador
Historic centre, city beach or nightlife district: how Salvador is laid out, so you can start choosing where to stay.
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- Region
- Northeast
- Travel style
- Culture, Beach, and Nightlife
Salvador, the capital of Bahia, was Brazil's first capital and is the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture. It combines a hilltop historic centre with city beaches on the bay and the ocean.
How the city is laid out
- Pelourinho. The historic centre: churches, brightly painted colonial houses and music in the street. Best explored on foot during the day.
- Barra. The lighthouse neighbourhood, with a city beach and seafront promenade. It has the most places to stay by the sea.
- Rio Vermelho. Bars, restaurants and the city's nightlife.
- Northern beaches. Towards Itapuã: more open beaches and larger hotels, far from the centre.
Accommodation map
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