Salvador is the capital of Bahia state and one of the destinations featured in the Bahia section of this travel guide. The city sits on Todos os Santos Bay and is a starting point for exploring the wider Bahia coastline, from the Discovery Coast to the Dende Coast.
Pelourinho's colonial streets are among Salvador's best-known sights.
This guide brings together attraction, hotel, and general tourism information for Salvador as part of the larger Bahia Travel Guide, which also covers Chapada Diamantina, the Cocoa Coast, Coconut Coast, São Francisco Valley, and Whale Coast.
Around Salvador
Salvador's historic center, often referred to by its Pelourinho district, features colonial-era buildings and narrow cobbled streets. The city is one of several entry points travelers use before continuing on to other parts of Bahia along the coast.
Exploring Bahia Further
For travelers planning beyond the capital, the fuller Bahia section of the Travel Guide lists sub-regions such as Chapada Diamantina, the Discovery Coast, and Todos os Santos Bay, alongside guides for every other Brazilian state.
- Salvador — capital city and coastal gateway
- Chapada Diamantina — inland highlands region
- Todos os Santos Bay — coastal bay area surrounding Salvador
See the full Travel Guide for state-by-state listings, or browse the Mato Grosso guide for a contrasting inland destination featuring Bonito and the Pantanal.