Salvador

Local guides to Salvador, the capital of Bahia.

Salvador: Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Plan a first trip to Salvador, Bahia: how the city works, when to go, where to stay, the Pelourinho, the best beaches, acaraje and Bahian food, safety tips, and easy day trips.

Carnival in Salvador: Trios Elétricos, Circuits, and How to Choose Your Way In

A first-person guide to Salvador Carnival: how the trios elétricos work, the Dodô, Osmar, and Batatinha circuits, abadá vs camarote vs pipoca, 2027 dates, costs, where to stay, and how to survive the world's biggest street party.