El Salvador Travel Guide

Set in Solar do Unhão, an 18th-century sugar plantation by the Bay of All Saints, the Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia (MAM-BA) pairs a strong collection of Brazilian modern art with a dramatic waterfront setting. Works by Di Cavalcanti, Cândido Portinari and other key names fill the galleries, while the old mill machinery remains intact in the courtyard. The terrace looks straight over the bay, making it a favourite spot for sunset. Exhibitions and concerts are held regularly, and the café is a relaxed place to pause between Pelourinho sights.