Salvador and the Bahia Coast
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1. Cachoeira de Buracão
Body Of Water/WaterfallConsidered 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...Read More
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2. Casa do Rio Vermelho
Rio Vermelho | Educational InstitutionDedicated 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...Read More
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3. Catedral Basílica
Terreiro de Jesus | Religious Building/Site/ShrineRecognized as one of the richest examples of baroque architecture in Brazil, this 17th-century masterpiece is a must-visit. The masonry facade...Read More
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4. Igreja de São Francisco
Pelourinho | Religious Building/Site/ShrineOne 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...Read More
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5. Morro de Pai Inácio
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThe icon of Chapada Diamantina, this tabletop mountain sits at 1,120 meters (3,675 feet) above sea level and provides a spectacular 360-degree...Read More
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6. Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM)
Comércio | Museum/GalleryWhen Italian-Brazilian modernist architect Lina do Bardi set about transforming this 17th-century private fazenda overlooking the sea, she created...Read More
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7. Parque Nacional Marinho de Abrolhos
Beach–SightOne of the best scuba-diving spots in Brazil, Marinho de Abrolhos marine reserve, 856 km (532 miles) south of Salvador, was created to protect...Read More
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8. Ponta de Mutá
Beach–SightMake 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...Read More
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9. Ponta dos Castelhanos
Boipepa | Beach–SightNamed in honor of a Spanish galleon that sank off the coast in 1535, this postcard-perfect deserted beach fringed in coconut palms offers good...Read More
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10. Praia de Algodões
Beach–SightThis breathtaking beach is said to earn its name from the cresting waves that look like balls of cotton— algodão means cotton in Portuguese...Read More
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11. Ribeirão do Meio Waterfall
Body Of Water/WaterfallA 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...Read More
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12. Vila Rosa
Educational InstitutionA 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...Read More
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13. Barra do Jacuípe
Beach–SightA river runs down to the ocean at this long, wide, pristine beach lined with coconut palms, where the beachfront snack bars provide the perfect...Read More
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14. Boca da Barra
Boipepa | Beach–SightThe closest beach to Boipeba's small town, Velha Boipeba, is also the island's busiest, dotted with pousadas and beachfront restaurants serving...Read More
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15. Cachoeira da Fumaça
Body Of Water/WaterfallOne of the most popular hikes in the national park leads to the country's tallest waterfall, 1,312-foot Cachoeira da Fumaça (Smoke Waterfall...Read More
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16. Cachoeira de Tremembé
Body Of Water/WaterfallOne of the best ways to explore the peninsula is to join a boat trip or hire a private boat to explore the tropical islands, verdant coastline...Read More
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17. Centro Cultural da Irmandade da Boa Morte
Educational InstitutionRestored in 2014 after a R$900,000 investment, this small museum located inside the Sisterhood of Good Death's headquarters displays photos...Read More
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18. Centro Cultural Dannemann
Arts/Performance VenueCross over the rustic wooden bridge to the small town of São Félix set across the water to pay a visit to Centro Cultural Dannemann. This cultural...Read More
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19. Convento de São Francisco
Pelourinho | Religious Building/Site/ShrineWith an interior glittering in gold, the church here is considered one of the country's most impressive. Along with intricately carved woodwork...Read More
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20. Elevador Lacerda
Comércio | Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)For a few centavos, ascend 236 feet in about a minute in the world's first urban elevator, which runs between Praça Visconde de Cayrú in the...Read More
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