Parts of Brazil’s candomble religion are still so secret I couldn’t even take photos of this hidden gem, a Salvador candomble.

Why the Pelourinho is a Salvador hidden gem that comes to life after dark.

No it’s not the liqueur, this hidden gem called Aunty Maria is a tiny restaurant in Salvador that serves up authentic Bahian cuisine.

Here’s my pick of my favourite hidden gems from the last year.

Boipeba, home to some of Brazil’s best beaches and one of Bahia’s hidden gems, may take ages to get to but it’s undoubtedly worth the trek.