Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Salvador
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Salvador with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Salvador area
This Salvador map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Salvador and surroundings
Nature and parks of Brazil
Nature of Brazil is unique and incredibly diverse, which is not surprising given its vast territory containing 60% of the Amazon rainforest. Some species of animals and plants inhabiting the territory of Brazil are endemic, which means that they can only be found in this country. These are animals like funny tapirs that look like pigs with long noses, the maned wolf with golden fur, and plants like Hancornia Speciosa, Gomphrena Globosa, etc. … OpenPhotogallery of Salvador sights
Our guide to Salvador
Shopping, streets and outlets
A hammock or Indian ritual mask will be an interesting souvenir. You can also buy wicker doormats, bedspreads, hand-embroidered ethnic ornaments, and some stone statuette made in the Indian style. Small animal figures made of wood or metal are also interesting. Amethyst or rose quartz crystals adorn them. Crafts made of butterfly wings are suitable for fans of exotic. Mahogany amulets are also interesting. … Open
Best beaches
In the south of the city, there is another popular beach - Rio Vermelho, whose visitors are mostly fans of noisy night parties. In the daytime, a fairly calm and measured atmosphere reigns on the coast, but at night lovers of dances and club parties attracted by entertainment facilities located near the coast are gathering here. An optimal place for recreation could be Itapua Beach, which suits both fans of outdoor … Open
Salvador for children - what to visit
If the child is already eight years old, then you can send him to study in any of the city's dive schools. It doesn't cost too much. The license will allow the child to scuba dive anywhere in the world but at a small depth. Many different fish are found in the water area of the city. They live in local coral reefs. The child will definitely not be bored during the dive. However, you can entertain your child not … Open
Travel guide to Salvador
Fans of active recreation and walking excursions will enjoy their visit to the district of Costa Azul. The park with the same name is considered the main landmark of this district. Costa Azul Park is the largest in the city and it has the necessary infrastructure for active recreation and entertainment in comfort. The territory of the park includes a football field, special roads for cyclists and roller skating. … Open
Traditions and mentality of Salvador
Don't be surprised if someone starts talking about their housekeeper. Even poor families hire a man who comes to clean their houses once or twice a week here. There are two or even three bathrooms in many apartments. You will not see carpets on the floor anywhere. There is also no wallpaper on the walls almost anywhere. This interior design is not accepted here. The locals are mostly Catholic. Almost 70% of the … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
You can also find many different desserts in Salvador. For example, a sweet roll of raisins, walnuts, honey, and candied fruit is popular here. It is called the "welfare tree". You should also taste the so-called "sons of carnival". These are small sweet balls of flour with sugar, vanilla, and zest. Coconut fans will love quindim. Pavê of cookies with condensed milk, chocolate, egg yolks, and cream will appeal to … Open