Bahia State Travel Guide

Brazil

A beach with umbrellas, people, and boats.
A row of colorful buildings with arched windows and a clear sky.
A cable-stayed bridge with a mountainous backdrop and a sunset sky.
A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and several boats anchored near the water.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a rocky outcrop.

Popular cities in Bahia State

A large cathedral with two tall spires and a large rose window.
Porto Seguro
Known for Beaches, Coral reefs and Tours
Explore quaint Porto Seguro: its coral reefs, beaches, water parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Muta Beach
  • Pitinga Beach
  • Mucugê Street
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A plaza with palm trees, a historic building with a dome, and people sitting at tables.
Salvador
Known for Beaches, Museums and Live music
Come to relaxing Salvador and enjoy its beaches, monuments and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Farol da Barra Beach
  • Praia do Forte Beach
  • Guarajuba Beach
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A coastal island with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a pier.
Mata de São João
Known for Beaches, Snorkelling and Recreation
Quaint Mata de São João is calling! Discover its beaches, adventures, coffee and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Praia do Forte Beach
  • Praia de Santo Antonio
  • Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent church, a modern bridge, and dense urban development.
Ilhéus
Known for Water parks, Chocolate and Libraries
Ilhéus awaits: its water parks, library, monuments and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Milionarios Beach
  • Praia do Sul
  • North Beach
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An aerial view of a coastal town with a bay, a river, and surrounding greenery.
Itacaré
Known for Beaches, Luxury and Surfing
Trip time! Discover the beaches, surfing and entertainment in upscale Itacaré.

Reasons to visit

  • Itacarezinho Beach
  • Jeribucacu Beach
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, palm trees, and a row of colorful umbrellas.
Cairu
Known for Beaches and Monuments
Trip time! Discover the beaches and monuments in Cairu.

Reasons to visit

  • Second Beach
  • First Beach
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Stay near popular Bahia State attractions

A historic fort with a lighthouse, surrounded by a grassy hill and a beach.

Farol da Barra Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Farol da Barra Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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