Boca do Rio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley
Photo by Paul Burley

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Mercado Modelo which includes shopping and interior views

Mercado Modelo

Browse hundreds of handicraft and souvenir stalls and then have lunch with impressive views over the Port of Salvador at this century-old marketplace.

Mercado Modelo

Activities

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service

AU$80
per adult
Salvador: Morro de São Paulo Island Transfer Service
The Bay of All Saints in Brazil

Tropical Islands Schooner Ride

AU$71
per adult
Tropical Islands Schooner Ride
From Salvador: Praia do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Daytrip

From Salvador: Praia do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Daytrip

AU$330
per adult
From Salvador: Praia do Forte & Guarajuba Beach Daytrip
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador

AU$26
per adult
Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador
Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

AU$386
per adult
Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela
Aerial view of Salvador, Brazil

Historic City Tour

AU$32
per adult
Historic City Tour
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Our pick of the best Boca do Rio Hotel Deals

Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
3.5 out of 5
Praça De Stella Maris No. 200, Stella Maris, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$163 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This property is located in a secluded area of the Stella Maris beach where walking is not really ideal especially if you are alone. The hotel staff was very friendly and attentive. Although I chose the “luxury” room, the bedroom was very modest but offered a very comfortable bed. The bathroom could ..."

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2024

Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
Rede Andrade Barra
Rede Andrade Barra
3 out of 5
Avenida Sete De Setembro 3577 - Porto Da, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$66 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$66
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,242 reviews)
Very basic, lacking items like cups
"The hotel is dated, in poor repair. Only one of the two elevators was working. The room had nothing in it, no cups, soap, etc. completely bare except bedding and towels. The safe was missing its door. View was of construction."

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Rede Andrade Barra
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Avenida Luís Viana Filho 13223, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$93 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$93
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)
Nice
"Definitely needs more people doing cleaning the details are missing and one can see they need hire more cleaning people to give more attention to bathrooms and all surfaces we only came across one maid not enough for the entire floor"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Wyndham Salvador Hangar Aeroporto
Plattinum Hotel
Plattinum Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Beijupirá, 80, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$48 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$48
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Itapuã Beach and Flamengo ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (122 reviews)
"Close to the beach, but didn't feel very safe at night. We liked the hotel though. The room we got had a seaview and was clean. Some smell in the lobby, near the stairs, like mold or bad ventilation. We chose the hotel based on the location primarily. Close to the beach and the airport, which was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sep. 2017

Plattinum Hotel
Rede Andrade Express
Rede Andrade Express
3.5 out of 5
Rua Conde da Castanheira, 269, Amaralina, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$53 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$53
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2024

Rede Andrade Express
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
3 out of 5
Av. Otávio Mangabeira, 4581, Jardim Armação, Salvador, BA
The price is AU$47 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$47
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Armação Beach and Jardim de Alah ...
6.2/10 (977 reviews)
"There were cockroaches in the bathroom! Many of them. The linens towels and the furniture must have been replaced and renovated decades ago."

Reviewed on 15 Sep. 2024

Rede Andrade Plaza Salvador
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Other neighbourhoods around Boca do Rio

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Costa Azul

Visitors to Costa Azul enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Costa Azul Park is worth a stop.

Costa Azul
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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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Pituba

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Pituba. You might want to make time for a stop at Pituba Beach or Vila Jardim dos Namorados.

Pituba
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Amaralina

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Amaralina. You might want to make time for a stop at Amaralina Beach or Pituba Beach.

Amaralina
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Brotas

Travellers like the parks in Brotas, and Dique do Tororo is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Brotas
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Rio Vermelho

Unique features of Rio Vermelho include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Paciencia Beach or Rio Vermelho Beach while you're exploring the area.

Rio Vermelho

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