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Rio Vermelho

Rio Vermelho is Salvador's bohemian food and nightlife district, best for travelers who plan their days around dinner, bars and live music.

Editorial team
Vila Caramuru in Rio Vermelho at night, with illuminated tensile canopies, outdoor tables, tropical landscaping and people dining and walking through the complex.
Vila Caramuru in Rio Vermelho, where restaurants and outdoor tables come alive after dark.

Rio Vermelho is where Salvador eats and goes out. Santana and Mariquita put you closest to bars, restaurants, acarajé stands and live music. Paciência is calmer, while Fonte do Boi and Buracão can be more convenient if you do not mind a short ride to the busiest nightlife. The beaches here are not the city's main swimming beaches, so choose Rio Vermelho for the neighborhood life rather than for beach time.

  • Best for: food-led trips, nightlife, repeat visitors and travelers who want life on the street.
  • Also here: Casa do Rio Vermelho, the former home of Jorge Amado and Zélia Gattai.
  • Choose your exact address carefully if you are sensitive to nighttime noise.

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