Indian Chief Travel Guides

Salvador

Rio is so famous, so implacable a magnet for people, that it has developed its own culture. But it is Salvador, Brazil’s second-most visited city (by leisure travelers) and capital of the state of Bahia, that more accurately reflects the country.

Salvador is the seed of the nation and its first capital. The city’s history is reflected in its architecture, landmarks and rhythms. Its makeup is not homogeneous but an alluring amalgam of Indian, Portuguese and African cultures.