Salvador: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Start your journey by visiting Elevador Lacerda, a public outdoor elevator with a beautiful view of the coast. It was built from 1869 until 1873. On December 7, 2006, this lift was registered as Brazilian historical heritage by IPHAN. It connects the Cidade Alta with Comércio via the elevators. This will be a must-visit destination for sightseeing.
Elevador Lacerda
DOWNTOWN
Exploring the downtown of Salvador city will be perfect if you stop by Farol da Barra. It is a historical building that also known as the lighthouse. This lighthouse is located close to Porto da Barra Beach. It is also a landmark in the Lower City. It stands 62 m above sea level. In the inside of this building, you can find some ancient things that will make you amazed.
Farol da Barra
SHOPPING
If you are looking for locally made products in Salvador, just visit Mercado Modelo. Mercado Modelo is the place where you can find more than 250 shops. Mercado Modelo offers authentic things from Brazil perfect for souvenirs, such as toys, key chains, bags, and others. Shopping do Pelô is another place to search for the authentic things that you can bring your home. Shopping do Pelô provides bags, sandals, hats made of leather, and many more.
Mercado Modelo Salvador
Shopping do Pelô
FOOD & DRINK
If you love trying a new taste in a new place, then you must try the city's iconic food. Feijoada is the authentic food from Brazil. It's made of Corned beef, pork shoulder, smoked sausage, smoked ham hock, Italian sausage, and others. For the drink, try caipirinha. Caipirinha is an iconic drink made of lime, cachaca, white sugar, ice cubes, and others.
CULTURE
Salvador's culture is influenced by Portuguese colonial architecture and historical monuments. Every year, there are Carnival celebrations that are categorized as the biggest party in the world. Then, this city is also famous for its cuisine, music, dance, and architecture. For the official language, Portuguese is widely spoken by most of the population in Brazil.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Salvador is from December to March. These months are really perfect to visit Salvador because you can find amusements, music festivals, or nightlife with good weather. But this month is the peak season. It means that you should bring more money because the accommodation and tourist attractions have high rates.
HOTEL
Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador is a 3-star hotel surrounded by restaurants and cafes. Located 10 km from Elevador Lacerda, this hotel serves Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The facilities that you can use are a convention center and a gym, along with an outdoor pool, a cozy bar, and a sauna. Hotel Deville Prime Salvador is another best accommodation. It is a luxury 4-star hotel located just 11-minute from the beach by walk. This hotel provides free Wi-Fi, the laid-back rooms and apartments also come with flat-screen TVs and minibars. Other amenities are tennis courts and 2 outdoor pools, as well as a poolside bar, a fitness room, and a kids' play area.
Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador
Hotel Deville Prime Salvador
RESTAURANT
While you're in Salvador, make sure to visit Restaurante Casa de Tereza. It has the old building style with wooden themed as the decoration. This beachfront restaurant offers a refreshing view and a cold breeze of the beach. Pasta em Casa is where you can visit if you're looking for an Italian cuisines. It is open daily at 12 PM. Pasta em Casa has a classic style and atmosphere vibes that make you love to eat here.
Restaurante Casa de Tereza
Pasta em Casa
CAFE
Enjoy your journey by relaxing your body in Cafélier. Cafélier is the old classic style cafe that opens from 2 PM. You can enjoy the delicious snacks, drink, and the beautiful beach view. Coffeetown Salvador is the recommended coffee shop that you can find in Salvador. Coffeetown Salvador has the industrial style serving various coffees and various sweet snacks.
Cafélier
Coffeetown Salvador
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Spend your night at Cravinho, a famous bar that is open at 11 AM. O Cravinho has the old classic bar with wooden as the decoration. Enjoy your day and spend the time here. Commons Studio Bar is the night club that is really popular in Salvador. The great music will accompany you to enjoy your night in Salvador. Cozy vibes make you comfortable to spend the night here.
O Cravinho
Commons Studio Bar
INTERESTING PLACE
The interesting place in Salvador is Igreja e Convento de São Francisco. Igreja e Convento de São Francisco is a church that becomes the center of historical places in Salvador. This church has a great design that makes you amazed with the style. This building is listed in the National Institute of History and Artistic Heritage in 1938. Basílica do Senhor do Bonfim is a Catholic church that also has a great design and a famous site. Located on a hill on the Itapagipe Peninsula, this building was built in the 18th century.
Igreja e Convento de São Francisco
Basílica do Senhor do Bonfim
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
For those who love photography, Praia da paciência is a public beach that is really beautiful with the scenery. Praia da paciência has blue water, a clean place, and the white sand. As a coastal city, Praia Itapuã is a good option if you're in Salvador. Praia Itapuã has a pretty landscape that is suitable for your feed Instagram. Next, Parque das Dunas is an Ecological park surrounded by the white sand and some plants. This ecological park is the right place to look for photoshoot backgrounds.
Praia da paciência
Praia Itapuã
Parque das Dunas
