Brazil: Salvador, Maceió and Recife + 2 more
A road trip through Salvador, Maceió and Recife + 2 more, 5 stops in Brazil.
- Road trip
- 10–15 days
- Balanced pace
7 million. Maceió is the capital of Alagoas in north-eastern Brazil, a city of over a million people with a significant cultural and historical presence. 6 million people and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba state in northeast Brazil, is a coastal city with deep historical roots and UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
Why it works
Rather than one city, this threads Salvador, Maceió and Recife and more into a single trip, so you see more of Brazil in one go. Spend longest wherever suits you.
The route
Explore this journey — start at Salvador →Your itinerary
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→ Onward Fortaleza → São Luís
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→ Onward Fortaleza → Belém
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Make it yours
- Spend more time in Salvador
- Trim to just Salvador and Maceió for a shorter trip
- Add a neighbouring stop from the Brazil guide
Plan each destination
Salvador travel guideMaceió travel guideRecife travel guideJoão Pessoa travel guideFortaleza travel guide
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