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.

Máncora, Peru, is a surf town with perfect lefts, year-round waves, and an endless summer. Here’s what it’s like to stay and surf in Mancora at the eco-surf lodge La Maison.

Cusco’s been adding its fair share of dishes and drinks to the Peruvian menu for centuries and these six are the ones to be sure to save room for.

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.

Cusco wears its history on its sleeve. Here’s a five-stop walking route through the city that will introduce you to the history, gastronomy, and culture of this still-thriving city of the Incas.