What's Pelourinho like?
Pelourinho is notable for its historical sites. You'll find a selection of bars in the neighbourhood. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador and Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado. There's plenty more to see, including Largo do Pelourinho and Ladeira do Carmo.
How to get to Pelourinho
Flying to:
- Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.), 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Pelourinho
Things to see and do in and around Pelourinho
What to see in Pelourinho
- São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
- Largo do Pelourinho
- Ladeira do Carmo
- Our lady of the Rosary of Black People
- Terreiro de Jesus
Things to do in Pelourinho
- Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado
- Museu da Cidade
- Nigeria House
- Visconde de Maua artisan institute
- Tempostal museum
Other popular Pelourinho attractions
- Cathedral of Salvador
- Praça Municipal
- Igreja NS do Rosário dos Pretos
- Jorge Amado Museum
- Benin House
When is the best time to visit Salvador?
- Hottest months: March, February, January, April (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: August, July, September, June (average 25°C)
- Rainiest months: May, April, June, July (average 206 mm of rainfall)