Introduction: Salvador Travel Guide
Salvador is the capital city of the Bahia state and is home to 2,9 million people. Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 as the first capital of Brazil, Salvador is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas.
A sharp escarpment divides the city in 2 parts. Its Lower one (Cidade Baixa) and its Upper one (Cidade Alta) are separated by some 85 meters. The Elevador Lacerda, Brazil’s first urban elevator, has connected the two since 1873.
The Pelourinho district of the upper city was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 and is still home to many examples of Portuguese colonial architecture and historical monuments.
Salvador was one of the first slave ports in the Americas and the African influence of the slave’s descendants makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian (negro) culture.
Porto da Barra Beach in Barra has been named one of the best beaches in the world.
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How to move around
For us, as always in Brazil, UBER. Cost and time friendly plus it’s the safest option.
Where to stay
We stayed in a guesthouse located within a yoga studio located in Rio Vermelho. From there it was convenient to move around and get uber. The sea is just minutes walking. Supermarket and convenience store are blocks away.
The room is comfortable with a great AC. The common area is great and the little garden behind the house is amazing.
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