Salvador, the capital of Bahia and Brazil's first capital, sits on the Bay of All Saints. Cruise ships berth alongside the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros on Avenida da Franca in the lower city. More about Salvador →
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Salvador day.
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Ships berth at the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros, Avenida da Franca 393, in the Comercio district of the lower city, about 450 m from the Mercado Modelo and 650 m from the top of the Elevador Lacerda.
28.1 km · 30–50 min by car
Main airport of Salvador.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
The terminal is in the lower city (Comercio), within walking distance of the Mercado Modelo and the Elevador Lacerda, which links the lower and upper city in about 30 seconds and is free for residents and tourists. Taxis and tour agencies operate at the terminal. Distances and times are approximate.
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Ships berth alongside at the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros on Avenida da Franca 393 in the Comercio district. The air-conditioned, accessible building has 7,678 m2 on three floors, handles up to 20,000 people a day and faces the Forte Sao Marcelo across a seafront esplanade.
The terminal car park is reserved for tour buses; private car parks operate along Avenida da Franca.
The terminal building is accessible.
Meal prices are approximate, per person in BRL, in the Pelourinho and Comercio.
Restaurants and cafes in the historic upper town.
Lunch places near the terminal in the lower city.
Bistros and cafes just north of the Pelourinho.
Salvador, the capital of Bahia and Brazil's first capital, sits on the Bay of All Saints. Cruise ships berth alongside the Terminal Maritimo de Passageiros on Avenida da Franca in the lower city. The Mercado Modelo is a few minutes' walk away, and the Elevador Lacerda lifts visitors to the UNESCO-listed historic centre of the Pelourinho in about 30 seconds. Farol da Barra is a short taxi ride south, and the airport is 30 to 50 minutes away by car.
Brazil's first capital, Salvador keeps a UNESCO-listed upper town on an 85 m escarpment, with colonial churches, civic buildings and forts from the 17th to the 19th centuries reflecting European, African and Amerindian influences.
Bahia's most famous lift carries around 28,000 people a day between the lower city and the upper town in a ride of about 30 seconds. It runs 6:30 to 21:30 on weekdays and 7:00 to 21:30 at weekends and on holidays, free for residents and tourists.
A yellow building facing the Bay of All Saints, this craft market has 263 shops on two floors selling Bahian souvenirs, instruments, lace, hammocks and wood carvings, plus two traditional Bahian restaurants.
The Nautical Museum of Bahia sits in the fort of the Barra lighthouse and opens daily from 9:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30). Entry BRL 20, or BRL 10 for students, teachers and over-60s; free for children under 7.