Luxury Salvador Vacations & Tours made for you
Brazil
Experience the vibrant heart of Bahia’s culture and history
Once the capital of Brazil, the colourful streets of Salvador are home to the spirit of the country’s Afro-Brazilian community, which lends its rhythm to the region’s music, food, dance and religion. Its strong cultural heritage creates many unique things to do on a luxury Salvador vacation, including learning the art of samba music or capoeira, a traditional martial art, or sampling the flavours of Afro-Brazilian cuisine with a Bahian cooking class. Other things to do include strolling through the colourful colonial streets of Pelourinho or relaxing on the tropical beaches.
On a luxury Salvador tour with Jacada, you can sensitively learn about the colonial history which shaped the region, and is still evident today through the UNESCO protected neighbourhood of Pelourinho and the city’s many beautiful churches.
Festivals here are frequent, and it’s one of the best places to experience Carnival – a must-do on any luxury Brazil tour. For a traditional African celebration, you can choose to learn about and witness a Candomblé ceremony, which honours African gods through music and chanting.
If you’re looking to fuel up for all the festivities, then acarajé is a must try streetfood, comprising a fried bean cake filled with onions and spices and shrimp. You can also learn to make moqueca, a seafood stew made with coconut milk, during a Bahian cooking class.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Salvador specialists
Embrace Salvador's Afro-Brazilian culture
Immerse yourself in Salvador’s uniquely preserved Afro-Brazilian culture, enjoying food, music and dance inspired by African heritage
Take a capoeira lesson
Learn the Brazilian martial art of capoeira through a guided lesson
Walk the streets of Pelourinho
Explore the colourful architecture in the UNESCO protected Pelourinho district
A word from one of our experts
Salvador is an incredible example of the multiple cultural influences that have come together to shape Brazil. From samba music to carnival celebrations, this city is the life and soul of the party, and a must-see stop on your Brazil itinerary.
James Sirotkin
Luxury accommodation in Salvador
There are many incredible places to stay in Salvador. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Meet your Latin America team
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Berni De Luca
Client Experience Manager for Latin America
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Charles Kronsten
Senior Travel Designer
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Dan Scott-Kerr
Travel Designer
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Delfina Russo
Travel Designer
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Demi Roberts
Senior Travel Designer
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Em Jennison
Travel designer
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Flavia Toledo
Latin America Concierge
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James Sirotkin
Travel Designer
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Jennifer Richt
Senior Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
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Lizzie Slater
Travel Designer
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Melanie Vieira
Senior Concierge – Latin America
When to visit
The best time to visit Salvador is from September to February, during the city’s dry season. The reduced rainfall is ideal for exploring the region’s beaches and brings warm temperatures of up to 31°C (87°F). Carnival falls in late February or early March, and is a great time to visit the city, although it will be busier as this falls during peak season.
Dry season
September – February
Rainy season
April – July
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