Overview
Built in 1772, Bonfim Church (Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim) is Salvador's most famous church and is renowned for its wish ribbons (fitas). Tying colorful ribbons to the church railings while making wishes is a symbolic Salvador tradition. The legend says that if you tie a ribbon around your wrist with three knots while making three wishes, your wishes will come true when the ribbon eventually wears away. The January Bonfim festival is Salvador's largest religious event.
Travel Tips
Buy a fita ribbon at the entrance and tie it to the railing while making a wish. The Washing of Bonfim festival, held on the second Thursday of January, is well worth joining.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Salvador, Brazil from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Brazil on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Salvador with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Salvador 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Bonfim Church
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Things to Do in Salvador
Capoeira Class Experience
Learn capoeira basics and instruments from a local mestre in Salvador, the birthplace of this martial art. Experience the essence of Afro-Brazilian culture that blends fighting, dance, and music.
Olodum Drum Performance
Watch the Olodum Afro-Brazilian drum group perform live every Tuesday evening in Pelourinho. The powerful drumming parade through the streets is a Salvador highlight.
Bahian Cooking Class
Cook authentic Bahian dishes like acarajé, moqueca, and vatapá with a local chef. The class starts with ingredient shopping at Feira de São Joaquim and ends with a shared meal.