No trip to Salvador would be complete without a tour through the historic Pelourinho neighborhood. This colonial plaza has a fraught history as a center of slave trade, but boasts an aesthetically pleasing collection of cobblestone streets, colorful storefronts, and intricate architecture. It’s a fascinating place to run, with a number of historical monuments and scenic views from hills overlooking the harbor. Feel free to get lost with a DIY route, or enjoy our mapped 5k route starting from the Elevador Lacerda. Pass top sights including the Catedral Basílica de Salvador, Palácio Rio Branco, the Igreja e Convento de São Francisco, and the Largo do Pelourinho square.
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- 5k
- 45 meters (149 feet)
- Elevador Lacerda
- Rua das Vassouras Bus Stop
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El Salvador, SV
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Other Routes in Salvador, Brazil
The best option for a long run on Salvador’s coast. Follow the Avenida Octávio Mangabeira promenade for up to 15 km, or run along the sandy beach.
Nice brick pathways surround the Dique do Tororó lake in the center of Salvador. A full loop around is 2.6 km.
A linear park runs down the center of Av. Centenário, a busy main drag near the center of Salvador. 1.6 km, or hop on Av. Oceanica for more distance.
Run along the bay coast of Salvador. The waterfront promenades of Av. Oceanica and Ave. Sete de Setembro stretch for about 6 km one way.
Pituaçu Park hugs the coast between the neighborhood of Pituaçu and the Av. Paralela Highway. There is a 15 km paved bike path surrounding the lagoon.
Trail runners can put together an adventurous course at Parque Abaeté and the sandy dune trails surrounding the Abaeté Lagoon.
Salvador’s longest bike path follows the corridor of the busy Avenida Paralela/Av. Luís Viana Filho highway. It’s not very scenic, but a good option for a long run or a commute.
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