
Salvador Travel Guide
Brazil
Salvador is a city of nearly four million people on Brazil’s northeastern coast, in the state of Bahia. It is served by Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA), the city’s main airport for arriving travellers.
Several beaches are close to the city. Praia da Paciência is 3.7 kilometres away, Praia do Rio Vermelho is 3.9 kilometres away, and Porto da Barra Beach is 4.5 kilometres away, making the coastline easy to include in a Salvador stay.
Local time
Population
Weather in Salvador
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Know before you go
Pays in BRL
Plug type Type N & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 190
Dial code +55
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Brazil for various services, though often a service charge is already included. Check your bill carefully.
Best time to visit Salvador
Jan
29°21Feb
29°23Mar
29°20Apr
29°23May
27°26Jun
26°24Jul
26°24Aug
26°24Sep
27°21Oct
28°20Nov
29°17Dec
29°16Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Salvador
Prainha do Solar do Unhão
2 km away
Praia da Paciência
3.7 km away
Ondina Beach
3.8 km away
Praia do Rio Vermelho
3.9 km away
Praia do Cristo
4.1 km away
Porto da Barra Beach
4.5 km away
Praia do Buracão
4.6 km away
Amaralina Beach
4.8 km away
Things to do in Salvador
Centro Histórico de Salvador - Pelourinho.
museum
1.2 km
Palacete das Artes Rodin Bahia
contemporary art museum
3.4 km
Museu Afro-Brasileiro
art museum
1 km
4.3 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
roman catholic place of worship
1.2 km
1 km
Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia
modern art museum
2.1 km
Dique do Tororó
museum
1.7 km
Getting there
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport · 19.4 km
Frequently asked Questions
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