Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, is the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, with the colorful colonial Pelourinho, music, capoeira and beaches. Cheap hotels and guesthouses are easy to find, from the historic center to the beach neighborhoods.
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The UNESCO-listed old town of churches and colorful houses, with boutique hotels and guesthouses.
A quieter historic neighborhood next to Pelourinho, with charming small hotels.
A beach neighborhood with the Farol da Barra lighthouse and many mid-range hotels.
A lively bohemian area with bars and restaurants.
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September–March is drier and sunnier; April–July brings more rain. Carnival is huge in Salvador — hotels sell out and prices rise sharply.
Guesthouses in Pelourinho and Santo Antônio, and mid-range hotels in Barra, are usually the best value.
Pelourinho for history and atmosphere; Barra for the beach and a wider choice of hotels.
Carnival falls in February or early March, depending on the year — book very early if you plan to go.