Discover Salvador & The Northeast
Northeast Brazil enjoys glorious weather year round making it the perfect addition to any travel itinerary.
We recommend 2 to 3 nights exploring Salvador and 2 to 4 nights unwinding at the beach.
The beats of capoeira and Bahian drum circles will accompany you and infect you with an Afro-Brazilian vibe as you explore gems such as Mercado Modelo.
When you ascend the Elevador Lacerda, you’ll have a magnificent view over this warm city and beautiful All Saints Bay (Baía de Todos os Santos), which invites exploration of its islands and historic forts. The Afro-Brazilian influence permeates the region’s cuisine, and sampling the flavours of acarajé and moqueca is an ideal way to finish the day.
Salvador, once the capital of Brazil, is a treasure trove of vibrant cultural experiences thanks to its colourful and complex history along with the warm, natural beauty of its inhabitants.
- Stroll the cobbled, artistic and fascinating streets of beautiful Salvador.
- Experience the beauty and power of capoeira.
- Salvador is the beating heart of Brazil. It’s the ideal place to take a class in percussion.
- The Bay of All Saints is waiting to be explored. This region’s coast is stunning.
- The Afro-Brazilian culture of this area has given birth to a delicious array of culinary dishes that are waiting for you to discover them.
- The accommodation options in Salvador and the Northeast range from boutique to grand, but all are luxurious.
With a distinctly French flair to a Brazilian setting right at the heart of Salvador’s vibrant Pelourinho district, Villa Bahia is the ideal base for those who enjoy historic personal charm.
A delightfully personal and warm-spirited place, the character of Caso do Amarelindo is perfectly in keeping with the nature of the vibrant neighbourhood of Pelourinho. It’s a cultural gem.
Since the arrival of hippies in the 1970s, the cluster of paintbox houses surrounding Trancoso’s Quadrado square, set on a hill above a beach with crashing surf, has retained much of its sleepy authenticity.
The birdlife in Brazil is especially impressive, with feathers reflecting every single colour of the rainbow. Whether you’re an amateur enthusiast or a serious birder, the Amazon Jungle is breathtaking in the variety of the species which live there. You’ll find the richest birding hotspots along with the very best birding guides in Latin America.
A simply enormous country, Brazil truly does have it all: vibrant wildlife, cosmopolitan cities and pristine wild landscapes. The Amazon Rainforest is Brazil’s most famous destination, and whilst this is undoubtedly an incredible place, there really is a lot more to see.
Think canoeing through mangrove forests, luxuriating on immaculate coastlines, exploring wetlands buzzing with wildlife, and visiting cities that burst with energy during carnival time. Here we collate our 10 favourite experiences.
Brazil is vast, known for its lively cities, heavenly beaches and glorious wildlife areas. We’ve put together a set of FAQs that cover the basic need-to-know tips when starting to plan your holiday. If you’d like more tailored advice, contact our Journeysmiths today and we’ll be happy to help.
Famed for its beautiful coastline and, of course, the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil is the Earth’s most biologically diverse country. Over 100,000 animal species are currently known, and with around 700 new ones discovered each year, this diversity is ever-increasing.
A trio of glorious wilderness areas - the lively, bustling Amazon Rainforest, The Pantanal’s labyrinth of pristine waterways and wetlands, and the vast, rolling savannah of the Cerrado - come together to make Brazil a hugely important conservation destination.
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We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 25 years we have been creating luxury tailor-made holidays to megadiverse Latin America. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you, every time.We are a boutique travel specialist. For over 25 years we have been creating luxury tailor-made holidays to megadiverse Latin America. Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you, every time.
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Famed for its beautiful coastline and, of course, the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil is the Earth’s most biologically diverse country. Over 100,000 animal species are currently known, and with around 700 new ones discovered each year, this diversity is ever-increasing.
A trio of glorious wilderness areas - the lively, bustling Amazon Rainforest, The Pantanal’s labyrinth of pristine waterways and wetlands, and the vast, rolling savannah of the Cerrado - come together to make Brazil a hugely important conservation destination.
Brazil is vast, known for its lively cities, heavenly beaches and glorious wildlife areas. We’ve put together a set of FAQs that cover the basic need-to-know tips when starting to plan your holiday. If you’d like more tailored advice, contact our Journeysmiths today and we’ll be happy to help.
A simply enormous country, Brazil truly does have it all: vibrant wildlife, cosmopolitan cities and pristine wild landscapes. The Amazon Rainforest is Brazil’s most famous destination, and whilst this is undoubtedly an incredible place, there really is a lot more to see.
Think canoeing through mangrove forests, luxuriating on immaculate coastlines, exploring wetlands buzzing with wildlife, and visiting cities that burst with energy during carnival time. Here we collate our 10 favourite experiences.
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