This vast national park, spread over 1,500 km sq (932 sq miles), is one of the many natural wonders of the state of Bahia. The Chapada Diamantina's mountainous landscape contains hundreds of waterfalls, large caves with impressive stalagmite and stalactite formations, rivers with natural swimming pools and an abundance of magnificent flora. The park offers superb trekking and walking through beautiful landscapes, full of valleys and mountains, with stunning views. The main town of Lencois, founded by the Portuguese in 1844, is a historical monument and a colonial gem, with many bars, restaurants and artisan shops.
Accommodation:6 nights at the Hotel Canto das Aguas . Situated beside a river at the entrance to the village, this beautiful hotel successfully integrates the surrounding nature with its own architectural style. The food here is delicious and the atmosphere charming and friendly.
Tours:
Serrano River, Colored Sands Chambers and the Spring Waterfall
Torrinha Cave, Mucugezinho River, Poço do Diabo (Devil's Hole) and Pai Inácio Mountain
Sossego Waterfall
Capao Valley, Cachoeira da Fumaça (Smoke Waterfall) and Riachinho (little River)
Marimbus (wetland area) and the Roncador River
Ribeirão de Baixo and Ribeirão do Meio
