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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Salvador: Praia do Forte (Projeto Tamar & Forte Beach). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim, steep yourself in history at Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia, examine the collection at MAM Museu de Arte Moderna, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Flamengo Beach.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Salvador driving holiday planning app.

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. March in Salvador sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to fly to Chapada Diamantina National Park.

Chapada Diamantina National Park is known for nature, outdoors, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Morro do Pai Inacio, explore the world behind art at Galeria Arte & Memoria, explore the ancient world of Chapada Passeios trekking, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vale do Capao.

To see where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Chapada Diamantina National Park trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Salvador to Chapada Diamantina National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Chapada Diamantina National Park sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.