Mares 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

First TAMAR project in Brazil

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

NZ$63
per adult
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Schooner Island Tour

Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica

NZ$91
per adult
Schooner Island Tour - Dos Frades & Itaparica
Visit to the Tamar Project

Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo

NZ$45
per adult
Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

NZ$43
per adult
Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica
Salvador Cultural Treasure Samba de Roda

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba

NZ$69
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming

NZ$69
per adult
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming
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Our pick of the best Mares Hotel Deals

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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (875 reviews)
"Gym is broken. Don’t book for gym. Pool is nice. Rooms are good."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador

Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador

3.5 out of 5
Rua Doutor Jose Peroba, 244, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$108 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$108
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"They have a great breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Quality Hotel & Suites São Salvador
Rede Andrade Express

Rede Andrade Express

3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$48 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$48
13 Oct - 14 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! (1,029 reviews)
"An average place to stay for a night or two"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Avenida Luís Viana Filho 13223, Salvador, BA
The price is NZ$129 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$129
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"Front desk staff is awesome- very helpful"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Sotero Hotel

Sotero Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Dr. José Peroba 97 - Stiep, Salvador, Bahia
The price is NZ$131 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$131
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely staff , nice room and a good pool"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Sotero Hotel
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 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$44
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (1,186 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

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Other neighbourhoods around Mares

Pelourinho which includes a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and street scenes

Pelourinho

Unique features of Pelourinho include the historical sites and bars. Make a stop by São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador or Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado while you're exploring the area.

Pelourinho
Salvador which includes street scenes, night scenes and heritage architecture

Salvador Centro

If you're spending some time in Salvador Centro, Castro Alves Square and Lacerda Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Salvador Centro
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Caminho das Arvores

Caminho das Arvores is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shopping da Bahia and Salvador Shopping Mall.

Caminho das Arvores
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Graça

If you're spending some time in Graça, Circuito de Cinema - Sala de Arte and Carlos Costa Pinto Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Graça
Farol da Barra Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Barra

Barra is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Barra Shopping Mall or Farol da Barra Beach.

Barra
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Ondina

Ondina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ondina Beach and Salvador Zoo.

Ondina

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