Boipeba & Morro de São Paulo
Natural pools, deserted beaches and barefoot luxury, a boat ride away.
Discover the islandsAnd where culture meets you. The radiant capital of Bahia, where history, culture, rhythm and nature meet: a living celebration of Afro-Brazilian heritage. Tailor-made by AMTOURS.
On Brazil's north-eastern coast, by the warm Atlantic, Salvador is a living celebration of Afro-Brazilian heritage, where every street corner tells a story and every drumbeat echoes centuries of tradition.
Founded in 1549 as the first capital of colonial Brazil, it is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. Portuguese colonial architecture, African influence, Indigenous roots and Catholic and Candomblé spirituality make it one of the most culturally vibrant places on the planet.
Walk the pastel streets of Pelourinho, dance to a spontaneous samba in a square, taste your first acarajé or watch the sunset over All Saints Bay. Salvador invites you to slow down, tune in and truly feel.
Walk the pastel-coloured streets and baroque churches of Salvador's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tie a colourful Bonfim ribbon and make three wishes at one of Bahia's most beloved churches.
Ride the Lacerda Elevator between the two levels of the city and browse local crafts at the Mercado Modelo.
Watch the sun go down over the bay from Barra, by the lighthouse, as the city comes alive.
Taste your first spicy acarajé from a baiana in traditional dress, and moqueca cooked with coconut milk and dendê oil.
Feel the rhythm of the drums, watch capoeira in the squares and discover the blend of Catholic and Candomblé traditions.
Salvador is not just a place, it is an emotion: drums calling you home, the warmth of sun and people, the taste of the sea in every dish.
The heartbeat of Brazil's deepest roots.
Salvador is the gateway to some of Bahia's most beautiful coastline.
Natural pools, deserted beaches and barefoot luxury, a boat ride away.
Discover the islands
Turquoise reef pools and quiet beaches, far from mass tourism.
Discover MaraúPlanning more of the state? See our Bahia tours, with Chapada Diamantina and Praia do Forte.
This list is only a suggestion. Do not worry if you do not have everything: what really matters is the experience. Relax and enjoy the journey.
What travellers ask us most before a trip to Salvador.
Founded in 1549 as the first capital of colonial Brazil, Salvador is one of the oldest cities in the Americas and the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, with a historic centre, Pelourinho, that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Two to three days are enough to explore Pelourinho, the Bonfim church, the lower city and the seafront. Salvador is also the gateway to the islands of Boipeba and Morro de São Paulo, the Maraú Peninsula and Chapada Diamantina.
Salvador is warm all year. The rainiest months are usually from about March to June, and the sunniest from September to February. Carnival, one of the largest street parties in the world, takes place in February or early March.
Try acarajé, a black-eyed-pea fritter sold by baianas in traditional dress, moqueca baiana, a seafood stew with coconut milk and dendê oil, and sweets such as cocada.
Yes. AMTOURS arranges airport transfers, local guides for Pelourinho and the city, cultural experiences and transfers to the islands and the rest of Bahia.
Where culture, joy and spirit live in every breath. Tell us your dates and interests, and we will design a tailor-made Salvador trip, with local guides and every transfer taken care of.
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