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Things to do in Salvador

 

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Bale Folclorico da Bahia
Ranked #1 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Performances
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Ranked #2 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Religious Sites
Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun 7am-5pm
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Ranked #3 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Religious Sites
Owner description: One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious... more » Owner description: One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel. « less
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Ranked #4 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #5 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Other
Popular percussion band in Salvador with weekly concerts
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Ranked #6 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Educational Sites; Art Museums; Historic Sites
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Ranked #7 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Speciality Museums
Mon-Sat 2.30pm-7pm
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Ranked #8 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Historic Sites; Speciality Museums
Tue-Sun 8.30am-7pm
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Ranked #9 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Art Museums

  This small palace (palacete in portuguese) once was home of Catharino family, one of the wealthiest on Salvador in the early-20th century, and was donated for the State. It was... more »

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Ranked #10 of 126 attractions in Salvador
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Category: Museums
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Ranked #11 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #12 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #13 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #14 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
This famous church dominates Pelourinho Square with its unmistakable blue façade.
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Ranked #15 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
Tue-Thu & Sat 6.30am-6pm, Fri & Sun 5.30am-6pm
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Ranked #16 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Beaches
Portuguese forts dating back to the 17th century dot this popular beach area.
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Ranked #17 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Speciality Museums
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
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Ranked #18 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Beaches
Beach in Salvador da Bahia.
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Ranked #19 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Pelourinho is the Colonial historic district of Salvador, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the Cidade Alto. There are several historic churches, many restaurants, bars and... more »

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Ranked #20 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #21 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #22 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Parks
This rejuvenated and picturesque area provides park and lake activities for locals and tourists alike.
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Ranked #23 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #24 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Speciality Museums
Daily 9am-6pm
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Ranked #25 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Museums
Tue-Fri 2pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 2.30pm-6.30pm
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Ranked #26 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Speciality Museums
Owner description: The overlap of African and Brazilian cultures, the transport of slaves from Africa to the New World and other topics are... more » Owner description: The overlap of African and Brazilian cultures, the transport of slaves from Africa to the New World and other topics are explored at this museum dedicated to Black culture. « less
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Ranked #27 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Speciality Museums
Mon-Fri 11.30am-5.30pm
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Ranked #28 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Mon 2pm-6pm, Tue-Fri 9am-6pm
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Ranked #29 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #30 of 126 attractions in Salvador
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
Daily 8:30am-5pm
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