8 days in Salvador & Chapada Diamantina National Park Itinerary

Nowhere are the traditions of Brazil's African-background community as strong as in Salvador, the colorful, historical capital of Bahia state.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ilha dos Frades. Venture out of the city with trips to Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (in Senhor Do Bonfim) and Praia do Forte (Piscinas Naturais & Forte Beach). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Elevator Lacerda, hunt for treasures at Mercado Modelo, see the interesting displays at Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia, and enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Porto da Barra.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Salvador. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Chapada Diamantina National Park.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Chapada Diamantina National Park vacation maker tool.

Getting from Salvador to Chapada Diamantina National Park by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. August in Chapada Diamantina National Park sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.