Rio Vermelho Travel Guide

Salvador

Rio Vermelho
Photo by ANA LUCIA BERTOLANI
Photo by ANA LUCIA BERTOLANI
Photo by Simon Thorp
Photo by Simon Thorp
Photo by Fernando Ramos
Photo by Fernando Ramos
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley

Popular places to visit

Rio Vermelho Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rio Vermelho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Salvador. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Rio Vermelho Beach

Buracao Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Buracao Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Buracao Beach

Paciencia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paciencia Beach during your travels in Salvador? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Paciencia Beach

House of Rio Vermelho

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in House of Rio Vermelho during your travels in Salvador. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

House of Rio Vermelho

Praia da Mariquita

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Mariquita during your trip to Salvador? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Praia da Mariquita

Prainha da Fonte do Boi

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Prainha da Fonte do Boi during your trip to Salvador? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Prainha da Fonte do Boi

Things to do

Brazil Tropical Fruit Tour

Brazil Tropical Fruit Tour in Salvador's "just for locals" market

฿1,605
per adult
Brazil Tropical Fruit Tour in Salvador's "just for locals" market
Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

฿7,861
per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

฿1,696
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

฿585
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

฿852
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Aerial view of beach in Morro de São Paulo

Tour To Morro De São Paulo

฿2,293
per adult
Tour To Morro De São Paulo
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Top hotels in Rio Vermelho

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel

3 out of 5
Praia da Paciencia, 419, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿898 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿898
฿943 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (886 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025

Rede Andrade Mar Hotel
Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Oceanica, 3033, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿811 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿811
฿851 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (638 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Ondina Hotel
Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho

Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho

3 out of 5
Rua Fonte Do Boi 215, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿1,516 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿1,516
฿1,592 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This property is gorgeous and is steps away from a beautiful beach with stunning waves. I would watch the waves every day and can see it from my room. The staff is friendly, very helpful, and restaurant on site has delicious options. The area was also in an amazing area, very walkable to anything ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

4 out of 5
Rua Monte Conselho, 505, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,442 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,442
฿2,564 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (409 reviews)
"I got a great room with sea view. Room and bathroom are big. The view was breathtaking. And balcony with veranda was large. Breakfast is great and included. Rio vermilo is close by with bars and clubs close by. Casa Teresa is a restaurant close by to eat Bahian food. Everything is walkable. Go see ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho
Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel

Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Fonte Do Boi 215 Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,598 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,598
฿2,728 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"I liked the beautiful view of the pool and beach. But I did not like that the pool was shaded by 2 pm as it made the water cold."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel
Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

3 out of 5
Rua Joao Gomes 128, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA
The price is ฿2,498 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,498
฿2,623 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"Beautiful colonial hotel. Excellent breakbast and rooms (with patios and garden). The staff was was always nice, and helping us. The neighbourhood is safe, with a lot of options. Paciencia beach very near. Excellent!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio Vermelho

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Ondina

5/5(1 area review)

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina
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Amaralina

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Amaralina. You might want to make time for a stop at Amaralina Beach or Pituba Beach.

Amaralina
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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
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Barra

5/5(2 area reviews)

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

Barra
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Pituba

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Pituba Beach or Vila Jardim dos Namorados.

Pituba
Salvador featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

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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