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Author: Bernard Fernandes

Bernard Fernandes is a travel editor at Explora Brasil, covering Brazilian destinations, realistic itineraries, regional food and practical trip planning for international visitors.

Colonial church and low historic houses along a street in Porto Seguro’s Cidade Alta.

August 20, 2026

Porto Seguro’s historic center: a Cidade Alta walk beyond the beaches

A compact Cidade Alta route that connects Porto Seguro’s viewpoints, churches and historic buildings without rushing the waterfront into the same walk.

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Colorful historic buildings in Jaraguá, Maceió

August 19, 2026

Jaraguá: The 19th-Century Neighborhood Hiding Behind Maceió’s Beaches

Take a break from the beaches and explore Jaraguá, Maceió's historic port neighborhood. This half-day walking guide covers the must-see architecture, museums,…

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August 19, 2026

Pajuçara and Ponta Verde in Maceió: How to Visit Without Wasting Time or Money

A practical guide to exploring Maceió's two most famous urban beaches efficiently. Learn how to negotiate jangada prices and why the tide…

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Travelers walking along a colorful pedestrian street in Porto Seguro at dusk.

August 19, 2026

Passarela do Descobrimento: the Porto Seguro evening walk worth planning

Plan an easy evening at Porto Seguro's Passarela do Descobrimento: when to arrive, how long to stay, what to expect and how…

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Illustrative image of a coastal Bahia pedestrian street at blue hour

August 18, 2026

Passarela do Descobrimento: the Porto Seguro evening walk worth planning

Plan an easy evening at Porto Seguro's Passarela do Descobrimento: when to arrive, how long to stay, what to expect and how…

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A shared platter of Brazilian shrimp sequence with rice, fries, and fried fish on a restaurant table

August 17, 2026

Where to eat shrimp sequence in Florianópolis for every budget

Sequência de camarão is a shared Florianópolis specialty, not a solo dish -- here's where to eat it at every price point,…

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Colorful Azorean colonial houses along the waterfront of Santo Antônio de Lisboa at sunset, with fishing boats anchored in the Baía Norte

August 17, 2026

Santo Antônio de Lisboa: the historic Azorean village worth a detour in Florianópolis

In March 2025, Brazil's federal government officially recognized the historic center of Santo Antônio de Lisboa as national heritage. Here's what makes…

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Blue water of Lagoa da Conceição bordered by a modest shoreline and green hills in Florianópolis

August 17, 2026

Lagoa da Conceição in half a day: the plan that avoids backtracking

A realistic Lagoa da Conceição half-day starts with one choice: explore the central district or give Costa da Lagoa the time its…

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Sunset view over the Bay of All Saints from a point of land, with the silhouette of a colonial church and fort in Salvador, Bahia

August 16, 2026

Salvador Beyond the Postcard: 5 Viewpoints and Historic Corners Most Tourists Miss

Elevador Lacerda and the Pelourinho get all the attention, but Salvador has other viewpoints and centuries-old corners that barely make it into…

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The Elevador Lacerda towers in Salvador, Brazil, overlooking the bay and Cidade Baixa below.

August 16, 2026

Pelourinho and Elevador Lacerda: How to See Both Without Wasting Time or Money

Pelourinho and the Elevador Lacerda sit about 10 minutes apart on foot, and combining them is easier than most guides make it…

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