Dear GLF-CEM participant, Salvador welcomes you!
Also known as the land of joy, Salvador is the capital of Bahia, located in northeast Brazil. It has a wide range of tourist attractions, from beaches to historic districts, as well as excellent pubs and restaurants with typical local and regional cuisine. In the following, you will find some recommendations for tourist attractions, restaurants, and travel agencies (for city tours). If you need additional help, please contact us.
Tourist attractions
Pelourinho
Cobblestone streets wind past open-air caipirinha bars, Afro-Bahian souvenir stores, and squares filled with musicians and dancers in historic Pelourinho. Colonial landmarks include Igreja e Convento de São Francisco and Catedral Basílica de Salvador, with their Portuguese tiles and intricate, gold-plated carvings. The Casa do Carnaval shows multimedia exhibits and costumed mannequins from the iconic street party.
Barra Lighthouse
Part of Santo Antônio da Barra Fort, Barra Lighthouse is a fantastic place for pictures and a stay to enjoy the sunset. It is where one of the traditional circuits of Salvador’s carnival begins (Barra-Ondina). Beyond its beauty, this fortification houses the Nautical Museum of Bahia, which has a historical collection formed by objects from different eras.
Lacerda Elevator and Mercado Modelo
The Lacerda Elevator is an urban public elevator connecting the lower city to the upper city. Mercado Modelo is a popular market featuring shops selling a variety of arts, crafts, and souvenirs. The view next to the elevator from the upper city is one of Salvador’s postcards.
Basilica of Senhor do Bonfim
Stately 18th-century church located on a hill. It is where the famous regional religious festival, called Lavagem do Bonfim (The washing of the Bomfin's church), takes place.
Restaurants
Casa de Tereza
Bahian cuisine with European influences in a rustic building with colorful artwork and vintage decor.
Adress: R. Odilon Santos, 45 - Rio Vermelho, Salvador - BA, 41940-350.
Website: https://www.casadetereza.com.br/
Instagram: @casadetereza_
Mistura Contorno
Pasta dishes, fish, and moqueca seafood stews are served in a stylish room with views of the marina.
Adress: Ladeira do Gabriel, 334 - Dois de Julho, Salvador - BA, 40060-110.
Website: http://www.misturacontorno.com.br/
Instagram: @mistura.contorno
Cuco Bistrô
Northeastern Brazillian food with a slight influence of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, grilled meats on the grill, homemade pasta, drinks, and special juices with made-up an unusual fusion of flavors. Located in the Historic Center of Salvador.
Adress: Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, 6 - Centro Histórico, Salvador - BA, 40020-280.
Website: http://www.cucobistro.com.br/
Instagram: @restaurante_cucobistro
Restaurante Yemanjá
Steak, grilled fish, and other seafood delicacies in a relaxed destination with a bar and ocean views.
Address: Av. Octávio Mangabeira, 4661 - Armação, Salvador - BA, 41750-240
Instagram: @restauranteyemanja
Barbacoa Steakhouse
A Brazilian steakhouse with more than 15 cuts, such as Prime Rib, Roast Strip, Strip Steak (Picanha), Chorizo Steak, Thin Skirt, Lamb Chop, and Boar Loin.
Adress: Av. Tancredo Neves, 909 - Caminho das Árvores, Salvador - BA, 41820-021
Website: https://barbacoa.com.br/en
Instagram: @barbacoabrasil
Travel agencies
Luck Receptivo Salvador
Website: https://www.luckreceptivo.com.br/
Instagram: @luckreceptivo
Phone: +55 (71) 99916-3883
Turistar City Tour
Instagram: @turistar_citytour
Phone: +55 (71) 99239-8610
BTR Turismo
Website: https://btrturismo.com.br/
Instagram: @btrturismo
Phone: +55 (71) 98739-8058