Pelourinho

Salvador
Pelourinho showing street scenes and a coastal town
The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

With its art galleries, inspiring architecture and museums, Pelourinho is one of the best places to experience the flamboyant atmosphere of Salvador. Pelourinho is the core and spiritual heart of the city’s Historic Center, a district declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Spend your time wandering along stone alleys and admiring well-preserved monuments from the 17th and 18th centuries. Sample Bahian cuisine at café-lined squares and enjoy performances of the capoeira martial art.

Start your tour of this historic neighborhood in Largo do Pelourinho, a square that was once the site of public floggings. Visit Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People, a church built by slaves over a period of around 100 years. Come on a Sunday to witness a huge Mass service accompanied by Candomblé-influenced music. Stroll uphill past brightly painted colonial houses characterized by iron balconies and stucco work.

Go to the Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado exhibition center. Browse the permanent displays that showcase the life’s work of famed Brazilian writer Jorge Amado. Close by is the city museum, Museu da Ciadade. Spot paintings by acclaimed Bahian artists, such as Presciliano Silva, plus pottery, tapestries and woodcarvings typical of the region.

Continue to Terreiro de Jesus, which is possibly Salvador’s most eye-catching square. Colonial mansions stand next to resplendent churches, including the Cathedral of Salvador, Church of São Pedro dos Clérigos and the Church of São Domingos Gusmão. Admire the architectural prowess from the cafés and restaurants, several with outdoor seating areas. Dine on two classic Bahian dishes: acarajé, deep-fried and spice beans, and moqueca, which is fish or shrimp stew.

While at Terreiro de Jesus, bargain with the vendors for regional handicrafts. Sit and watch impromptu capoeira dance performances. The south side of the square connects with Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, which leads to the Sao Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador.

Located in Salvador’s city center, Pelourinho is easily accessible by foot and via public buses. If arriving from the city’s beach suburbs then catch a bus bound for Praça da Sé and walk from there.


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Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is ¥4,529 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
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6.6/10 (1,018 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 28, 2023

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Pousada da Mangueira
Pousada da Mangueira
3 out of 5
Ladeira da Saúde 9 - Bairro da Saúde, Salvador, BA
The price is ¥8,428 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
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Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

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Bahiacafe Hotel
Bahiacafe Hotel
3 out of 5
Praca da Se, 22, Centro, Salvador, BA
The price is ¥13,253 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
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"Very well located in the centre. Basic but clean. Staff super friendly."

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

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Casa do Amarelindo
Casa do Amarelindo
4 out of 5
Rua Das Portas Do Carmo 6, 6 Pelourinho, Salvador, BA
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

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Pousada Solar dos Romanos
Pousada Solar dos Romanos
2.5 out of 5
Rua das Portas do Carmo, numero 14, Salvador
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8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"Very great location in Pelourinho. Very slow and unreliable WiFi."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

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Wish Hotel da Bahia
Wish Hotel da Bahia
5 out of 5
Avenida Sete de Setembro, 1537, Salvador, Bahia
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