If Rio is Brazil’s face, Salvador is Brazil’s heart. You arrive and you notice something in the air that makes you want to move to a new rhythm. Salvador is probably the most culture rich city in Brazil, offering a spectrum of music, food, dance, art and architecture. Everyone seems willing to leave work and party if someone starts playing a little guitar a block away. Lot’s of foreigners arrived and could never leave, opening bed and breakfasts as their reason to stay. Salvador maintains it’s roots while embracing what works.

Salvador deserves at least 7 days, as it is surrounded by enchanting places like Morro de São Paulo, a party island 2 hours south, Praia do Forte, a fisherman village turned beach get-away one hour north and Cachoeira, a historic town one hour west.

To skip Salvador is to miss a place where your heart beats faster.

Quick Decisionmaker:
Main activities: Partying, dancing, singing, beach, eating, sailing, drinking, etc
Who usually goes: Singles, couples, groups
When to go: Year round
How long to stay: 4 to 10 days