Salvador en 3 días
Pelourinho Historic Center y Lacerda Elevator el día 1, Bonfim Church y Farol da Barra Beach el día 2 y Mercado Modelo y São Francisco Church el día 3.
Cuesta unos 333 € por persona en gama media, o 138 € con presupuesto ajustado.
Día 1: Pelourinho Historic Center y Lacerda Elevator
The historic heart and soul of Salvador, a UNESCO site bursting with colorful colonial architecture, lively plazas, and constant cultural performances.
Mañana
Pelourinho Historic Center
By day it's a museum-like open-air gallery; by night, the squares fill with music and dining.
Para comer
Street Food & Snacks
Acarajé comes with a spicy paste (vatapá), shrimp, and salad. Specify 'sem pimenta' if you don't want it spicy.
Dónde ir: Acarajé da Dinha (Rio Vermelho), Acarajé da Cira (Rio Vermelho), Bolinhos de estudante (fried dough) from market stalls
Tarde
Lacerda Elevator
En Pelourinho.
Noche
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.
Día 2: Bonfim Church y Farol da Barra Beach
Mañana
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.
Para comer
Traditional Bahian
Moqueca is meant to be shared. Order it for two with a side of pirão (manioc flour gravy) and rice.
Dónde ir: Casa de Tereza (Rio Vermelho) for moqueca, Restaurante do SENAC (Pelourinho) for a buffet of local classics, Paraíso Tropical (Lauro de Freitas)
Tarde
Farol da Barra Beach
Noche
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.
Día 3: Mercado Modelo y São Francisco Church
Mañana
Mercado Modelo
Para comer
Seafood
The 'barracas' on Rio Vermelho beach are perfect for a casual sunset dinner of grilled fish and cold beer.
Dónde ir: Barraca do Loro (Rio Vermelho beach kiosk), Soho (Porto da Barra for upscale seafood), Restaurante Amado (Comércio)
Tarde
São Francisco Church
En Pelourinho.
Noche
Dique do Tororó
A large, scenic artificial lake surrounded by parks and featuring giant sculptures of Orixás (Candomblé deities) standing in the water.
Con un día más: Praia do Forte
80 km north, 1.5 hours by car or bus. No entra en los 3 días: dedícale un día entero en lugar de meterlo con calzador en uno de ellos.
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.
Lo principal: Projeto TAMAR Sea Turtle Sanctuary, Castle Garcia d'Ávila ruins, Sauipe Beach, Village shops and restaurants
Antes de ir
Desde el aeropuerto
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.
Cómo moverse
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.
Consejos de la zona
- 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.