Salvador en 3 jours
Pelourinho Historic Center et Lacerda Elevator le jour 1, Bonfim Church et Farol da Barra Beach le jour 2 et Mercado Modelo et São Francisco Church le jour 3.
Compter environ 333 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 138 € avec un petit budget.
Jour 1 : Pelourinho Historic Center et Lacerda Elevator
The historic heart and soul of Salvador, a UNESCO site bursting with colorful colonial architecture, lively plazas, and constant cultural performances.
Matin
Pelourinho Historic Center
By day it's a museum-like open-air gallery; by night, the squares fill with music and dining.
Pour manger
Street Food & Snacks
Acarajé comes with a spicy paste (vatapá), shrimp, and salad. Specify 'sem pimenta' if you don't want it spicy.
Où aller : Acarajé da Dinha (Rio Vermelho), Acarajé da Cira (Rio Vermelho), Bolinhos de estudante (fried dough) from market stalls
Après-midi
Lacerda Elevator
Quartier : Pelourinho.
Soir
Solar do Unhão & Museu de Arte Moderna (MAM)
A beautiful 17th-century sugar plantation complex on the bay, now home to the Museum of Modern Art and a renowned sunset samba session.
Jour 2 : Bonfim Church et Farol da Barra Beach
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Bonfim Church
Visit the Bonfim Church on a Thursday to see the Lavagem do Bonfim washing ritual or on Sunday for mass with live music.
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Traditional Bahian
Moqueca is meant to be shared. Order it for two with a side of pirão (manioc flour gravy) and rice.
Où aller : Casa de Tereza (Rio Vermelho) for moqueca, Restaurante do SENAC (Pelourinho) for a buffet of local classics, Paraíso Tropical (Lauro de Freitas)
Après-midi
Farol da Barra Beach
Soir
Igreja e Convento de Santa Teresa
A serene, less-visited 17th-century convent in the historic center with a beautiful cloister and a small sacred art museum.
Jour 3 : Mercado Modelo et São Francisco Church
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Mercado Modelo
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Seafood
The 'barracas' on Rio Vermelho beach are perfect for a casual sunset dinner of grilled fish and cold beer.
Où aller : Barraca do Loro (Rio Vermelho beach kiosk), Soho (Porto da Barra for upscale seafood), Restaurante Amado (Comércio)
Après-midi
São Francisco Church
Quartier : Pelourinho.
Soir
Dique do Tororó
A large, scenic artificial lake surrounded by parks and featuring giant sculptures of Orixás (Candomblé deities) standing in the water.
Avec un jour de plus : Praia do Forte
80 km north, 1.5 hours by car or bus. Hors des 3 jours : mieux vaut y consacrer une journée entière que de la caser dans l'une d'elles.
A charming, eco-friendly beach village known for its sea turtle conservation project (TAMAR), pristine beaches, and a picturesque ruined castle. It's a perfect escape from the city bustle.
À voir : Projeto TAMAR Sea Turtle Sanctuary, Castle Garcia d'Ávila ruins, Sauipe Beach, Village shops and restaurants
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
From Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to the city center (e.g., Barra): The official airport taxi (Coometas) costs a fixed R$120-150 to Barra. The more affordable option is the Executive Aeroporto bus (R$18), which runs to Praça da Sé in the historic center. Ride-hailing apps (Uber/99) are also available and cost around R$70-90.
Se déplacer
The historic Pelourinho district is very walkable but hilly with cobblestones. Other neighborhoods like Barra and Rio Vermelho are also pedestrian-friendly in their cores, but distances between neighborhoods require transport.
Conseils sur place
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for Pelourinho's steep, uneven cobblestone streets—heels are a recipe for disaster.
- For the best acarajé, look for the baianas (women in traditional white dresses) with long lines of locals, like Dinha or Cira in Rio Vermelho.
- Carry small bills (R$10, R$20) as many small vendors, taxi drivers, and market stalls struggle with change for larger notes.