Skip all the tourist shops in the city ---and head for the Mercado Modelo near the end of the day (so you don't have to carry purchases with you all day.) Anything you find at any small shops, you will find at the Mercado Modelo ---and probably for less. I suggest walking around (don't forget to check out the outdoor... More

Upstairs has a restaurant. Staff so nice and restaurant expensive. The toilet smelt like stale urine and dirty. I wouldnt go back again..........................................................................

There is a great selection of all kinds of souvenirs. like drums, masks, gemstone jewelry, interesting paintings, carvings, handbags, clothing and more. Leave yourself plenty of time to wander through the shops and to get the best price be prepared to haggle and comparison shop. We spent a delightful few hours.

Highly recommend a day or two visit minimum. Such and interesting colonial part of Salvador. Experienced some fantastic nightlife (a Samba dancer on stage was the highlight of the evening), interesting people watching etc Was offered drugs and frequently harassed by prostitutes and even had somebody brazenly try to walk off with my backpack. Travel in groups and be wary... More

I lived in Salvador for roughly 6 months and from an insiders opinion Mercado Modello is a great place to visit. You get a great exposure to a lot of the culture of Bahia. Generally speaking everyone you meet is friendly and respectful. While you will see many similar items at several shops don't think you've seen everything. If available... More

Mercado Modelo it’s a great place to visit and buy gifts. A lot of shops with amazing things, berimbaus, baiana dolls, paintings and craft from bahia. You can have a lunch at restaurants Camafeu de Oxossi and Maria de São pedro with a beautiful view from the bay “baia de todos os santos”, the food is great, moquecas, vatapa, caruru,... More