4 Best Bars in Salvador and the Bahia Coast, Brazil

Cited as one of the best dance experiences in Brazil, and at a great value, too, this show lasts just an hour and provides an exhilarating window into the Afro-Brazilian culture. Shows begin daily at 8 pm and tickets cost R$45 per person.

While this laid-back spot is also recommended for coffee, crepes, and great-value lunches, it is the lime caipirinhas made from artisanal cachaça that draw the crowds who want to enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset over the Bahia de Todos os Santos.

This wood-paneled local drinking spot serves up more than 50 types of flavored cachaça infused in giant barrels, including house specialties like cinnamon, clove, and jambu fruit, as well as traditional caipirinhas and tasty snacks.