3 Best Sights in Salvador and the Bahia Coast, Brazil

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We've compiled the best of the best in Salvador and the Bahia Coast - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Casa do Rio Vermelho

Rio Vermelho Fodor's Choice
Dedicated to the life and work of Salvador’s favorite son, author Jorge Amado, this museum is one of the city’s star attractions for both literary aficionados and first-time explorers of Amado’s poetic world. Expert curation by artist-architect Gringo Cardia and its gorgeous location in the writer's former private home make this a must-see. Through his 32 novels, Amado did much to bring Bahia’s rich history to life and preserve its traditions through the most colorful of characters. This state-of the-art, interactive museum breathes life into the author's residence, where personal objects are coupled with short films and interviews with prominent Brazilian creatives that capture the essence of Amado and his important role in the country’s cultural development. Note that credit cards not accepted.
Rua Alagoinhas 33, Salvador, 41940–620, Brazil
071-3333–1919
Sight Details
R$20
Tues.–Sun. 10–5

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Centro Cultural da Irmandade da Boa Morte

Restored in 2014 after a R$900,000 investment, this small museum located inside the Sisterhood of Good Death's headquarters displays photos and ceremonial dresses worn during their rituals and festivals. You can also meet some of the elderly, energetic women whose ancestors protested slavery. The best time of year to visit is in August, during the monthlong festival that celebrates Bahia's black heritage.

Rua 13 de Maio, Cachoeira, 44300–000, Brazil
075-9965–6195
Sight Details
By donation
Daily 10–6

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Forte de Santo Antonio Além do Carmo

Santo Antônio

While this fort set at the end of Rua Direita de Santo Antonio may not win prizes for its architecture, its real draw is as a center for capoeira, a type of martial art practiced in Brazil. Classes led by different capoeria masters take place in the former cells, each with an individiual schedule, and begin every day at 6 pm.

Praça Barão do Triunfo s/n, Salvador, 40301–330, Brazil
071-3117–1488

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