Picture a holiday to Brazil and most likely, your mind jumps to the mountain-lined beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Perhaps it transports you to the bustling cultural centre of São Paulo instead. Or maybe, mental images of the Amazon rainforest flood your consciousness.
But you’re missing a trick if so. Salvador is its uttermost diverse destination, offering the white sandy beaches of Rio, the cultural appeal of Sāo Paulo, and the historical significance of the Amazon.