Ribeira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach showing a lighthouse, a sunset and night scenes

Farol da Barra Beach

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
Praia do Forte Beach

Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
Salvador featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
Porto da Barra Beach showing a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Porto da Barra Beach

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
Guarajuba Beach

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.

Guarajuba Beach
Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator

You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Lacerda Elevator

Activities

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

AU$80
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

AU$27
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Cachoeira town - panoramic view

Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland

AU$382
per adult
Recôncavo and Cachoeira - the African inland
Panoramic Bahia

Panoramic Bahia

AU$79
per adult
Panoramic Bahia
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"

Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

AU$302
per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador
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Our pick of the best Ribeira Hotel Deals

Rede Andrade Barra

Rede Andrade Barra

3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$55 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$55
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,573 reviews)
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"Great hotel. Right at beach front and restaurants and shops and very safe. The room was clean and house keeping was very accessible and helpful. However you should really, really, really invest on purchasing mattress sheets with the elastic bands the grab the mattress. What is up with using regular ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$45 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$45
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,112 reviews)
"Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room)."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Sotero Hotel

Sotero Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
The price is AU$108 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$108
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"overall for a third world country it was good"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Sotero Hotel
Rede Andrade Express

Rede Andrade Express

3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$39 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$39
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

3.5 out of 5
1207 Rua Doutor Augusto Lopes, Stiep, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Farol da Barra ...
7.6/10 Good! (794 reviews)
"A equipe do hotel é comprometida com o bem estar dos hóspedes e fazem o possível para a comodidade e bem estar. O café da manhã é excelente para o estilo buffet brasileiro. Por outro lado, as instalações do hotel precisam de urgente atenção. São paredes sujas, com mofo, roupa de cama e toalhas velhas ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec. 2021

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Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Avenida Luís Viana Filho 13223, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$102 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$102
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
"All excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Ribeira

Pelourinho which includes a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and street scenes

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.

Pelourinho
Salvador which includes street scenes, night scenes and heritage architecture

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
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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.

Caminho das Arvores
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Imbui

While there might not be top attractions in Imbui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Salvador Shopping Mall and Administrative Center of Bahia.

Imbui
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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.

Graça
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Boca do Rio

Travellers like the beaches in Boca do Rio, and Boca do Rio Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Boca do Rio

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