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Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Salvador, State of Bahia (BA)
Brazil's former capital is renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture. Known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Salvador brims with contemporary music and art amid architecture that has gone untouched since the 17th century.
Restaurants in Salvador
1. Bahia Premium
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5.0 based on 689 reviews
The only receptive turism agency awarded five consecutive times by TripAdvisor. Private Transfer from Salvador Airport to Vila Gale Mares, Tivoli Resort, Iberostar Bahia, Iberostar Selection, Grand Palladium, Sauipe Resorts. Oficial Salvador City Tour and Praia do Forte tour from the hotels in Salvador. Morro de Sao Paulo from Salvador Airport and Hotels. New cars, luxury cars, vans and buses.
2. Casa do Rio Vermelho
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5.0 based on 1,209 reviews
Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil
This used to be the house of Jorge Amado and Zelia Gatai, both great and world known writers. It’s very well preserved and it’s collection is beautifully displayed. It’s a must see!
3. Your Tour Brazil
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5.0 based on 482 reviews
We are a Brazilian local company passionate by our work, all we do have a single goal, create great memories with a trend, cozy and professional taste. Great fleet, great guides and a great value for money! We will be happy to assist you with any question you may have ! Get in contact, book your experience, and feel Brazil on your way! Your tour Brazil because quality is a matter of details, not price!
4. Praia do Porto da Barra
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4.5 based on 3,990 reviews
Porto da Barra is one of the few points of land in Brazil that face west over the Atlantic Ocean (due to its unique geography near the entrance to the Bay of All Saints). Because of this, Porto da Barra Sundown Show features sunsets which are both spectacularly beautiful and endearing because of the way people (visitors and local residents alike) applaud, cheer, whistle and sing while the sun sets over the sea. Porto da Barra Sundown Show also features various styles of live music at world-famous Hot Dougie's Rendezvous on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The water at Porto da Barra Beach is quite calm and perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, ad and other water sports. Even on days when other beaches in Salvador are empty, there is typically a good crowd at Porto da Barra Beach. Porto da Barra also features Portuguese forts (recently renovated as multimedia museums) dating back to the 17th century and number of good restaurants, bars, shops including used book and record stores, and a State of Bahia agency which promotes the production and sale of quality hand-made artisan products, and others.
Reviewed By chelslynne - Pensacola, United States
I stayed in barra two nights and was happy I did. Sunsets are fantastic and there are lots of dining options. Take a coconut down to the beach and enjoy the soft ocean waves.
5. Sao Francisco Church and Convent
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4.5 based on 6,242 reviews
One of the most spectacular churches in the world, this famous church is richly adorned inside with gold, silver and precious stones and has ceiling art that has been compared to that of the Sistine Chapel.
Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil
It’s a world heritage by UNESCO. It’s an important colonial period church. It’s interior is very beautiful and full of details. Exuberant inner decoration, mostly executed in the first half of the 18th century. All surfaces inside - walls, pillars, vaults and ceilings - are covered by golden sculpted gilt woodwork and paintings.
6. MAM Museu de Arte Moderna
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4.5 based on 2,110 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visiting Salvador's "Museu de Arte Moderna" is absolutely a must! Located at historical "Solar do Unhão", the museum follows a modern concept of museology, including permanent and temporary exhibitions, film sessions, art classes, a sculptures park and jazz sessions on special days. A café and awesome sunsets over "Baía de Todos os Santos" complete the scene. "Solar do Unhão" dates from the 17th century and has been restored over the years. Acclaimed Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi undertook the task to restore, back in 1959, the old manor house. A monumental staircase located right inside of the main exhibition hall was designed by her. Its wood fittings follow the same techniques used on the manufacturing of ancient ox carts. Amazing! Try to visit - if it is opened - the lovely chapel at the museum's entrace: "Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição". Before going, call and check opening hours. Use taxis at all times and do your best to be there for sunset. You won't regret! Enjoy!
7. Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
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4.5 based on 3,001 reviews
Housed in Fort Santo Antonio da Barra, a fine exemple of 16thcentury portuguese military architecture, that is the site of Santo Antônio Lighthouse, better known as the "Farol da Barra", the first beacon for shipping in the Americas, the Museu Náutico da Bahia (Maritime Museum of Bahia) contains a rich collection that reflects Brazil's seafaring history, particularly of colonial period. Housed in the Museum you will find a significant numbers of archeological treasures retrieved from the undersea site of the Portuguese Galleon "Santíssimo Sacramento", sank off the coast of the city of Salvador in 1668. Open Tue-Sun 9.00am-6pm (all days in January and July).
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Right on the ground floor of the iconic "Forte de Santo Antônio" and its "Farol da Barra" lighthouse, you will find a small and nice museum - the "Museu Náutico da Bahia". Administered by the Brazilian Navy, it displays a valuable collection of maritime items, including archaeological findings, nautic instruments and several miniatures. The fort and its lighthouse are really beautiful and were officially appointed, in 1938, as Brazilian National Heritage Monuments. You will certainly love your visit to these iconic postcards of Salvador! Enjoy!
8. Misericordia Museum
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4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By beatrizjmoura - Atibaia, Brazil
Worth visit! There is a small ticket price for a big experience! Things are all original, there is almost no replicas, so you see the true things. The view to the lower city and ocean from this place is amazing. Also, you can see the City's elevator and the Model Market. If you want to spend some time indoor to avoid the hot outside, this is the right place! You will only spend between 40mins to 1 hour in this place, but its a good one. There is English, Spanish and Portuguese tour guides included in the entrance ticket fee.
9. Praia Farol da Barra
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4.5 based on 7,720 reviews
Reviewed By MelBr75 - Curitiba, Brazil
The Farol da Barra Beach is located right next to Farol da Barra, a must-visit lighthouse and tourist attraction in Salvador. Beautiful beach.
10. Flamengo Beach
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4.5 based on 3,267 reviews
Beach in Salvador da Bahia.
Reviewed By 4Charlito - New York City, United States
Flamengo Beach is about a 40 minute drive from Barra . It is a wide, sunny beach with a large restaurant (Barraca de Pipa) with beach access and showers. They also offer beach service( chairs, umbrellas, food and drinks) and the waves are not big or overpowering.
