Things to Do in Bahia

There are 26 attractions in Bahia. Chapada Diamantina National Park, highland park of plateaus, caves, and waterfalls, is the most popular.

1

Chapada Diamantina National Park

Highland park of plateaus, caves, and waterfalls

Park

2

Arena Fonte Nova

Salvador football stadium renovated for 2014 World Cup

Stadium

3

Abrolhos Archipelago

Brazilian archipelago with coral reefs and shipwrecks

Islands

4

Itaparica Island

Large Bahian island known for beaches and history

Island

5

Monte Pascoal

Coastal hill in Bahia symbolizing Brazil's discovery

Mountain

6

Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

Colonial cathedral in Salvador with Baroque interior

Church

7

Sobradinho Reservoir

Major hydroelectric reservoir on the São Francisco River

Reservoir

8

Historic Center of Salvador

Colonial-era centre of Salvador with colorful architecture

Historical Site

9

Monte Pascoal National Park

Coastal national park protecting Atlantic Forest and dunes

National Park

10

Cachoeira da Fumaça

Spectacular waterfall in Bahia, often seasonal flow

Waterfall

11

Alto Cariri National Park

Protected park in Bahia with cerrado and forest

National Park

12

Ilha de Boipeba

Bahia island known for beaches, mangroves, relaxed tourism

Island

13

Ilha de Tinharé

Bahian island noted for resorts and beaches

Island

14

Praia do Forte

Brazilian beach village with sea-turtle conservation project

Area

15

Boa Nova national park

Bahia national park protecting Atlantic Forest biodiversity

National Park

16

Discovery National Park

Brazilian Atlantic forest park protecting coastal ecosystems

National Park

17

Ilha de Santa Bárbara

Coastal island in Bahia, Brazil

Island

18

Pau Brasil National Park

Brazilian national park conserving endangered pau-brasil trees

National Park

19

Serra das Lontras National Park

Brazilian park protecting Atlantic Forest endemics

National Park

20

Dique do Tororó

Urban ornamental lake featuring Afro-Brazilian sculptures

Historical Site

21

Museum of Modern Art of Bahia

Contemporary art museum in Salvador, Bahia

Museum

22

Praça da Sé

Historic cathedral square in Salvador's city center

Square

23

Praça Castro Alves

Prominent Salvador square honoring poet Castro Alves

Square

24

Monumento do Cristo

Coastal hilltop Christ statue overlooking the city

Monument

25

Praça Nossa Senhora da Luz

Public square centered on Nossa Senhora da Luz church

Square

26

Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves

Remnant Atlantic Forest biodiversity reserves along Brazil's coast

Nature Reserve