Salvador, Brazil - Hoptale's Destination Guide
Salvador is the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. With a populaion of 2.9 million (2020), it is the largest city in the Northeast Region and the 4th largest city in the country, after São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 as the first capital of Brazil, Salvador is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas.
The city is most known for its Portuguese colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture and a tropical coastline. The Pelourinho neighborhood is its historic heart, with cobblestone alleys opening onto large squares, colorful buildings and baroque churches such as São Francisco, featuring gilt woodwork.
