Busca Vida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Farol da Barra Beach showing a lighthouse, a sunset and night scenes

Farol da Barra Beach

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Farol da Barra Beach
Praia do Forte Beach

Praia do Forte Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Forte Beach during your travels in Mata de São João? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Praia do Forte Beach
Salvador featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Flamengo Beach

Visit this idyllic sun-soaked coastline to swim in pristine waters, spot tropical sea life and explore a nearby ecological reserve.

Flamengo Beach
Porto da Barra Beach showing a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Porto da Barra Beach

Soak up the year-round sun, marvel at glorious sunsets, people watch and visit ancient landmarks at this busy city beach, which overlooks the Bay of All Saints.

Porto da Barra Beach
Guarajuba Beach

Guarajuba Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Guarajuba Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Camaçari.

Guarajuba Beach
Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator

You can find out about the history of Salvador with a visit to Lacerda Elevator. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Lacerda Elevator

Activities

Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador"

Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

NZ$343
per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

NZ$31
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

Historical City Tour of Pelourinho

NZ$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho
Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour

Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour

NZ$141
per adult
Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour
First TAMAR project in Brazil

Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

NZ$61
per adult
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

NZ$90
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
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Our pick of the best Busca Vida Hotel Deals

Bahia Plaza Hotel

Bahia Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rodovia BA-099, Estrada do Coco, Km 8, CONDOMÍNIO PORTO BUSCA VIDA, Camaçari, BAHIA
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Camaçari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Busca ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (284 reviews)
"People are warm and the food is amazing. Kid friendly, pet friendly, people friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

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Bahia Plaza Hotel
Rede Andrade Express

Rede Andrade Express

3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$44 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$44
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,034 reviews)
"An average place to stay for a night or two"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium

3 out of 5
Av. Amaralina, 885, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$44 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$44
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
7/10 Good! (1,176 reviews)
"Friendly staff, however the building itself felt dated and not particularly clean (we had a number of bugs in our room)."

Reviewed on 5 July 2025

Rede Andrade Riviera Premium
Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

Rede Concept Hotel Salvador

3.5 out of 5
1207 Rua Doutor Augusto Lopes, Stiep, Salvador, BA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Farol da Barra ...
7.6/10 Good! (850 reviews)
"A equipe do hotel é comprometida com o bem estar dos hóspedes e fazem o possível para a comodidade e bem estar. O café da manhã é excelente para o estilo buffet brasileiro. Por outro lado, as instalações do hotel precisam de urgente atenção. São paredes sujas, com mofo, roupa de cama e toalhas velhas ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2021

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Rede Concept Hotel Salvador
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador

Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador

3 out of 5
Av. Otávio Mangabeira, 4581, Jardim Armação, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$54 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$54
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Salvador Shopping Mall and Jardim ...
6.2/10 (1,020 reviews)
"The hotel was way more expensive for what it has provided . The rooms were in bad condition and not clean enough, the pictures Provided in Expedia do not show the real conditions of the hotel , be aware."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2025

Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Av. Luís Viana Filho, 13145, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$89 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$89
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Flamengo Beach and Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (542 reviews)
"Hospitality was 10/10 staff was friendly, they not only spoke portuguese but english and spanish as well, super close to the airport. I super highly recommend. will for sure come back. they offer transportation from and to the airport and everything else is super close by. worth the stay"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Best Western Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Busca Vida

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Vilas do Atlantico

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Vilas do Atlantico. You might want to make time for a stop at Vilas do Atlantico Beach or Villas Boulevard Shopping Mall.

Vilas do Atlantico
Salvador featuring tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Flamengo

Unique features of Flamengo include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Flamengo Beach or Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the area.

Flamengo
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Stella Maris

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Stella Maris. You might consider stopping by Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Stella Maris
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Itapuã

Unique features of Itapuã include the beaches and gardens. Make a stop by Itapuã Beach or Stella Maris Beach while you're exploring the area.

Itapuã
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Arembepe

Travellers like the beaches in Arembepe, and Arembepe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Arembepe
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Imbui

While there might not be top attractions in Imbui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Salvador Shopping Mall and Administrative Center of Bahia.

Imbui

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