A week was hardly enough at this surf and yoga retreat on Bahia’s coast. Read about what it was like, from the waves to the daily yoga, plant-based meals around the same table with the other guests, and afternoon excursions for fresh açai and sundowners by the mangroves.

Trying to decide where to stay on the Peninsula de Maraú? During my time exploring this stretch of Bahia’s coast, I stayed in five different pousadas and retreats across Algodões, Cassange, Taipu de Fora, and Barra Grande. Here’s what each one is like—and which travelers they’re best for.

Brazil is one of the most rewarding countries to travel, but getting connected when you arrive isn’t as straightforward as you might be used to. Here’s what you need to know about purchasing a SIM card as a tourist in Brazil.

Planning a trip to Brazil? Here’s what to know before you land — SIM cards, visas, money, transportation, and practical arrival tips.

Before you book the pousada, before you pin the surf spot, before you learn how to pronounce acarajé, there are a few things you should know about Bahia, the northeast Brazilian state that’s at the epicenter of Afro-Brazilian culture.

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Cartagena is home to quite the collection of coffee shops, but after 2.5 years of calling this Colombian Caribbean city home, these are the five that rise to the top of the list.