One of a million butterflies outside our pousada

Trekking in Lencois, in the Chapadra Diamantina

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January 26th 2007
Day 25 - Day 29 Lencois is the prettiest of the old diamand mining towns in Chapada Diamantina, six hours inland from Salvador. It is a mountainous wooded oasis in a dusty landscape. The little town is charming with cobbled streets, brightly painted 19th C buildings in between lush green hills. The surrounding area is full of caves, waterfalls, and amazing views - a perfect place to see the op ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Lençóis

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more