Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.

You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

With gold leaf artwork and decorative azulejo tile murals, the lavishness of this church-convent complex’s décor is in stark contrast to the humbleness of the saint to which the church is dedicated.

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.

Admire the mannerist façade and sacred art that decorates this Jesuit-built church, which dominates the lively Terreiro de Jesus square.