Salvador and the Bahia Coast Things To Do

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Catedral Basílica

Recognized as one of the richest examples of baroque architecture in Brazil, this 17th-century masterpiece is a must-visit. The masonry facade...

Igreja de São Francisco

One of the most impressive churches in Salvador, the Church of St. Francis was built in the 18th century on the site of an earlier church that...

Parque Nacional Marinho de Abrolhos

One of the best scuba-diving spots in Brazil, Marinho de Abrolhos marine reserve, 856 km (532 miles) south of Salvador, was created to protect...

Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM)

When Italian-Brazilian modernist architect Lina do Bardi set about transforming this 17th-century private fazenda overlooking the sea, she created...

Casa do Rio Vermelho

Dedicated to the life and work of Salvador’s favorite son, author Jorge Amado, this museum is one of the city’s star attractions for both literary...

Ponta dos Castelhanos

Named in honor of a Spanish galleon that sank off the coast in 1535, this postcard-perfect deserted beach fringed in coconut palms offers good...

Ribeirão do Meio Waterfall

A visit to this waterfall, set within a verdant valley 3½ km (2 miles) from the center of Lençóis, is one of the most pleasant ways to spend...

Cachoeira de Buracão

Considered by many to be one of the most stunning waterfalls in Brazil, Buracão may not be easy to get to, but it is defintitely worth the effort...

Morro de Pai Inácio

The icon of Chapada Diamantina, this tabletop mountain sits at 1,120 meters (3,675 feet) above sea level and provides a spectacular 360-degree...

Vila Rosa

A visit to this impeccably restored 1930s fazenda is like stepping back in time to the golden age of the cacao boom. The cocoa plantation hosts...

Ponta de Mutá

Make for one of the beach bars that line the sand to watch Barra Grande's legendary sunset. The calm waters also make this a good choice for...

Praia de Algodões

This breathtaking beach is said to earn its name from the cresting waves that look like balls of cotton— algodão means cotton in Portuguese...

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