Ribeira Travel Guide
Salvador
Popular places to visit
Praia da Ribeira
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Ribeira during your trip to Salvador?
Praia do Forte Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Praia do Forte Beach, a popular beach in Mata de São João. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Farol da Barra Beach
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.
Guarajuba Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.
Porto da Barra Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Porto da Barra Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Salvador. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's live music.
Flamengo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Flamengo Beach during your travels in Salvador? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Top hotels in Ribeira
Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
The bathroom sink was clogged.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Casa na Ilha - 100 metros da Praia
Sotero Hotel
Air conditioner was horrible, there was an awful sewage smell in one of the rooms. I tried to notify it at the lobby but no one even intended to greet us or ask if we needed anything so we left. Very unhelpful staff. Extreme heat even in the hallways and elevator. Only one disabled parking spot in ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Ibis Budget Salvador
Rede Andrade Bahia
We went on the cheap as we were only going to be there for 7 hours. It was what we expected, pictures always look better. They have a nice free breakfast and it was close to bus station we were leaving from the next morning.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Ribeira
Pelourinho
Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.
Salvador Centro
If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.
Nazaré
You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Nazaré. You might want to make time for a stop at Arena Fonte Nova or Dique do Tororo.
Brotas
Travellers like the parks in Brotas, and Dique do Tororo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Caminho das Arvores
Caminho das Arvores is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping Mall.
Graça
If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.
