AttractionPelourinho
Pelourinho
The old upper town is a walk of churches and steep lanes. Start early, before the drums.
Attraction · €? Halal (unverified)
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Salvador
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AttractionAttractionElevador Lacerda
Elevador Lacerda
The elevator joins the upper town to the lower market. Use it instead of the steep stairs in the heat.
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AttractionIgreja do Bonfim
Igreja do Bonfim
The church on the peninsula is a timed visit. Cover your shoulders and go in the morning.
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AttractionMercado Modelo
Mercado Modelo
The market by the elevator is crafts and a short look, not the whole afternoon.
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ViewpointFarol da Barra
Farol da Barra
The lighthouse fort is the sea view at the start of the beach road.
Viewpoint · €? Halal (unverified)
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ViewpointRio Vermelho
Rio Vermelho
The neighborhood lookout is the sunset after the old town, not another church.
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RestaurantCasa de Tereza
Casa de Tereza
The Rio Vermelho house is the Bahian dinner. Reserve, and ask what is fresh.
Restaurant · €€? Halal (unverified)
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RestaurantRestaurante do Senac
Restaurante do Senac
The cooking school in Pelourinho is the set lunch when you want local plates without a long booking.
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CaféCafe da Ribeira
Cafe da Ribeira
The cafe in Ribeira is the morning coffee before the Bonfim church.
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ViewpointFarol da Barra
Farol da Barra
The lighthouse fort is the sea view at the start of the beach road.
Viewpoint · €? Halal (unverified)
No booking needed
ViewpointRio Vermelho
Rio Vermelho
The neighborhood lookout is the sunset after the old town, not another church.
Viewpoint · €? Halal (unverified)
No booking needed
RestaurantCasa de Tereza
Casa de Tereza
The Rio Vermelho house is the Bahian dinner. Reserve, and ask what is fresh.
Restaurant · €€? Halal (unverified)
No booking needed
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