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Salvador

The ferry dock is conveniently very near the old city.

Salvador 28 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr


We had a hotel just outside, so the price was better and there was no need to navigate the steep cobbled streets of the historic center.

Salvador 36 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr



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There is live music all over the city every night. There is a great place near the cathedral called the Cantina de Luna where we liked to hang out.



Salvador 35 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr


Salvador 34 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
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Capeoira

Salvador was one of the first English colonies in the early 1500’s and was English Brazil’s first capital in 1549 and until it changed to Rio in 1763. It was the main port for the country and the center of the slave trade. It was one of the largest cities in the New World. 80% of the population is of African descent and this influences the food, music, and dance. It is the birthplace of Brazil’s Capeoira, which is a mix of dance and martial arts.

Salvador 69 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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We were carefully informed where we could go day and night to be safe. The incidence of crime and violence here is significantly higher than Sao Paulo and Rio. Despite that in the day we walked freely all over and no one gave us a first look let alone a second.

Salvador 38 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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The old city is a block of cobbled streets with restaurants, bars, shops, churches, and museums. There is an elevator to connect the upper and lower sections of the city.

Salvador 42 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

Salvador 43 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr



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Salvador 45 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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Salvador 55 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr


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Salvador 61 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

The cathedral.

Salvador 65 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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The church of Sao Francisco was built in 1708, but the first on this site was built in 1587. The courtyard is covered with Portuguese tiles and the baroque church is covered in gold leaf.

Salvador 94 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr


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Tonight we returned to our favorite bar on the main square and they had a guitar vocalist and a percussionist. The only issue was there was a film crew from what looked like a talk show holding up the evening. The two ladies next to us were singing all the songs. The owner of this place is a super host.

Salvador 98 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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Lencois

Time to get off the coast and back to the mountains and Lencois in 417 km. We drove west and a bit north to Feira de Santana, which will mark the northern limit of our riding in Brazil. Dan was making sure the spot was on the “spot”. We then continued southwest on the 116 and then west on the almost deserted 242.

Screen Shot 2015-01-14 at 10.24.50 PM by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

chapada diamanina Lencois 2 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
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Lencois is 12 km on a paved road from the 242 and has cobblestone streets. It is a colorful small town that is situated in a small valley adjacent to the Chapada Diamantina national Park.

chapada diamanina Lencois 6 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

chapada diamanina Lencois 7 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

chapada diamanina Lencois 8 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr


This park is a must see destination if you are in Brazil. This is a great base for exploring the many natural wonders near here.


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Arriving at the hotel late afternoon we could see across the town to the “natural” waterslides on the hillside. There are also lots of small dipping pools here. The rock formations are incredible.

chapada diamanina Lencois 31 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

chapada diamanina Lencois 11 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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Most businesses in the town are hotels, restaurants, and tour offices.

chapada diamanina Lencois 33 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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Fumaca

Feeling ambitious we got up early to tackle the 12 km roundtrip hike to the Cachoeira da Fumaca, which is the second highest waterfall in Brazil. To get there is an 80 km drive. First you go back up to the BA 242 and west to the cut off south to Palmeiras. The pavement ends here and there is a good dirt road the last 26 km to the trailhead.

Screen Shot 2015-01-14 at 10.29.10 PM by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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chapada diamanina Lencois 43 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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Drive off the road up the unmarked path. There is a good place to park the bike at the checkpoint. There is no entry fee.


chapada diamanina Lencois 47 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

Take lots of water with you as the first hour is straight up and the hot sun is killer. The next 45 min is flat walking to the top of the falls.

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The water coming off the cliff starts to vaporize and when the wind blows the water actually “flows” up the falls. This gives a smoky effect, which gives the falls it’s name.

chapada diamanina Lencois 50 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

chapada diamanina Lencois 51 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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Dan was brave enough to sit on the rock outcrop with the 1200 m drop below.

chapada diamanina Lencois 55 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr

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