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Beyond Rio into the gorgeous, underrated north of Brazil

  • Exploring Salvador’s old town streets, just as the city comes to life at night.
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    Salvador

    Exploring Salvador’s old town streets, just as the city comes to life at night.
  • Climbing up a plateau to reach the ultimate lookout across to the Three Brothers.
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    Chapada Diamantina National Park

    Climbing up a plateau to reach the ultimate lookout across to the Three Brothers.
  • A stunning sunset across the striking plateaus of the park.
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    Chapada Diamantina National Park

    A stunning sunset across the striking plateaus of the park.
  • A view of the charming village of Lencois from the waterfalls and pools of Chapada Diamantina.
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    Lencois

    A view of the charming village of Lencois from the waterfalls and pools of Chapada Diamantina.
  • Walking through an underground cave below the park - the most still and tranquil experience.
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    Chapada Diamantina National Park

    Walking through an underground cave below the park - the most still and tranquil experience.
  • Gentle ripples visible across the crystal-clear water as the sun momentarily breaks through the entrance to one of Chapada Diamantina’s many caves.
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    Chapada Diamantina National Park

    Gentle ripples visible across the crystal-clear water as the sun momentarily breaks through the entrance to one of Chapada Diamantina’s many caves.
  • A local enjoys a stroll along Jericoacoara Beach.
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    Jericoacoara

    A local enjoys a stroll along Jericoacoara Beach.
  • The local scene starts to heat up, just as the stars come out.
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    Jericoacoara

    The local scene starts to heat up, just as the stars come out.
  • The Avore Preguica (the ‘Lazy Tree’) reclines into the breeze.
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    Jericoacoara

    The Avore Preguica (the ‘Lazy Tree’) reclines into the breeze.
  • Lay back with a Caipirinha at Lagoa Azul - one of Jericoacoara’s lagoons.
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    Jericoacoara

    Lay back with a Caipirinha at Lagoa Azul - one of Jericoacoara’s lagoons.
  • Known for its warm tropical winds, Jericoacoara is a haven for sailing and windsurfing.
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    Jericoacoara

    Known for its warm tropical winds, Jericoacoara is a haven for sailing and windsurfing.
  • Locals negotiate the sand dunes in a 4x4 pick-up truck – the only way to get around when there are no roads.
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    Jericoacoara

    Locals negotiate the sand dunes in a 4x4 pick-up truck – the only way to get around when there are no roads.
  • The view from a sand dune as the sun sets behind the Jericoacoara horizon. You explore it yourself with Intrepid Travel's new Northern Brazil trip.
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    Jericoacoara

    The view from a sand dune as the sun sets behind the Jericoacoara horizon. You explore it yourself with Intrepid Travel's new Northern Brazil trip.
  • Beyond Rio into the gorgeous, underrated north of Brazil
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    Beyond Rio into the gorgeous, underrated north of Brazil

    Beyond Rio into the gorgeous, underrated north of Brazil
Exploring Salvador’s old town streets, just as the city comes to life at night.
Climbing up a plateau to reach the ultimate lookout across to the Three Brothers.
A stunning sunset across the striking plateaus of the park.
A view of the charming village of Lencois from the waterfalls and pools of Chapada Diamantina.
Walking through an underground cave below the park - the most still and tranquil experience.
Gentle ripples visible across the crystal-clear water as the sun momentarily breaks through the entrance to one of Chapada Diamantina’s many caves.
A local enjoys a stroll along Jericoacoara Beach.
The local scene starts to heat up, just as the stars come out.
The Avore Preguica (the ‘Lazy Tree’) reclines into the breeze.
Lay back with a Caipirinha at Lagoa Azul - one of Jericoacoara’s lagoons.
Known for its warm tropical winds, Jericoacoara is a haven for sailing and windsurfing.
Locals negotiate the sand dunes in a 4x4 pick-up truck – the only way to get around when there are no roads.
The view from a sand dune as the sun sets behind the Jericoacoara horizon. You explore it yourself with Intrepid Travel's new Northern Brazil trip.
Beyond Rio into the gorgeous, underrated north of Brazil
Yahoo7 Travel

It is one year until the Olympics kick off on Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Make the most of a trip to the giant country by exploring the less-travelled path through Salvador to the north either before or after the games.

The area stretching up the coast from Salvador to Jericoacaora has eluded mass tourism, and is a fresh, untouched piece of paradise just waiting to be discovered.