Salvador in Bahia is considered the country’s soul and the birthplace of Brazilian culture. The oldest city in Brazil and its first capital, Salvador was a major post for the slave trade and is now a thriving centre of Afro-Brazilian life. Considered Brazil’s most artistic city, Salvador has a lively art scene and its streets are filled with dance and music all year round. The local cuisine, music, dance and vibrant visual arts are all testaments to this pervasive African influence.
As one of Brazil’s greatest historical destinations, the city is filled with churches, homes and forts that reflect stunning Portuguese architecture from the Baroque period. Outside the city lie some of Northeastern Brazil’s most pristine beaches, including the renowned Morro de Sao Paulo, Praia do Forte and Costa do Sauípe.
