It is a very beautiful place, with great colors and churches. However, social problems are very present here. Maybe i was not lucky on a sunday afternoon, but beggars follow you wherever you go, They ask for anything, and dont give up. Unfortunatelly, they seem to be under the effect of drugs. To park your car is also a terrible... More

it ws nice walking along those famouse street and talking to some local.

I was surprised to find an entire neigborhood that is older than the entire city of New York! Salvador is the oldest colonial city in the Americas.

If you visit Bahia you stay in Pelourinho. Otherwise you won’t feel the spirit of Salvador de Bahia. It is the old city, were the culture is still alive. As any other centre there might be things you won’t like (as homeless kids) but this is reality, what happens where I live too. At night, streets changes, locals come out... More

Nightlife galore! Don't let them put ribbons on your wrist - it will mark you for the tourist you are! Pay the capoirha performers - you will not be disappointed! Support the local artists! Eat here - go back at night & in the afternoon... but don't give the beggars money - sadly the majority are addicts. Give them food... More

You must stay there as it is the soul of the city. Very safe. You have to give a little here and there to the vendors who are selling little souvenirs and are very friendly

The old city center of Salvador with many old colonial houses is very nice with its colourful houses.. Peourinho has a beautiful church, the Church of São Francisco, with gold leaf all over. However be very careful as Salvador has been having a lot of roberies. It has become quite dangerous. Do not take more money than you will need... More

Pelourinho is much fun and have interesting old colonial buildings from the portuguese era.The most impressive is the Church of San Franscisco with 800 kilo gold on the walls and roof. The place have execellent restaurants and great acaraje stands for a quick snack. If you would like to sample bahian cousine, go to the top floor at the Restaurante... More

I went there with my mother and we were absolutely terrified by the criminous taking the Elevador Lacerda all the way up and down with us. It is outrageous! Although Salvador has a beautiful nature and historic sites, it is so dangerous, to try to enjoy it, that it makes the trip almost not worthwhile. They know when the cruise... More