Bahian cuisine is widely regarded throughout the country, and many of its dishes have become icons of Brazilian cuisine as a whole. Sampling the typical foods of Salvador is one of the best ways to experience the living culture of the city, where African traditions mix with Portuguese and indigenous influences to create something entirely new.

The town of Morro de São Paulo, on the northeastern tip of Ilha de Tinharé, is a perfect representation of what makes the Bahian lifestyle so revered throughout Brazil. This car-free village is a paradise of sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation, where time seems to stop and the outside world disappears. Popular with tourists but not overrun, this is a perfect place to spend a magical few days away from any cares and concerns.

Located on a plateau deep in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, the Chapada Diamantina is a rugged region that offers fantastic hikes, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures.

The city known as Roma Negra  is one of the oldest in the Americas, having served as the first capital of Colonial Brazil for two centuries.