The oldest city in Brazil, Salvador today is a vast sprawl of diverse neighborhoods, each with its own flavors, sights and sounds.

The heart of Salvador’s culture is in its historic Pelourinho neighborhood. Don’t miss Pelourinho’s music, food, art, museums and important history.

Salvador’s wealth of beaches includes beaches for everybody, whether you want sand, pebbles, tide pools or a combination of the three.

Salvador is the oldest city in Brazil and one of the oldest in the Americas. The city today is the result of the historical forces that created it, especially its violent legacy of slavery.

Chapada Diamantina is paradise for waterfalls, caves, and hiking. I did several tours with ZenTur, a local company based in Lençóis, which I highly recommend!

Lençóis is an adorable little town where the streets fill with tables every evening and the variety of restaurants is only surpassed with the variety of places to stay. It’s the best base from which to explore the extensive Chapada Diamantina National Park.

Lençóis has some truly fabulous restaurants. I tried a traditional moqueca stew cooked in palm oil, savory jack fruit ravioli and simple but traditional cuscuz and tapioca. Everything was delicious. Read on for the best restaurants in Lençóis!

Brazil’s state of Bahia has the most fantastic variety of fruit I’ve ever seen. Many aren’t found in other parts of Brazil, much less in other countries.

Brazil’s capital is a wonder of mid-century modern design. Geographically isolated from most of Brazil’s top tourist destinations, Brasilia is still a fun town with thriving food and art scenes.

Food in Brazil is a flavorful mix of ingredients from South America, Africa and Europe. The resulting combinations make Brazilian cuisine truly unique and surprising for first time visitors.

Beach tennis is one of the most popular sports in Brazil. It’s played on a sandy court with tennis balls, wooden rackets and a net raised almost as high as a volleyball net.