Chapada Diamantina
Highland Plateau
A highland plateau in Bahia state: flat-topped mountains, underground rivers, cave systems lit by shafts of light, and waterfalls plunging into natural pools. Once the centre of Brazil's diamond rush, Chapada Diamantina is now a national park increasingly positioned for luxury adventure travel.
We also reach the Poço Encantado, the Vale do Pati, and the Lapa Doce caves, arriving via Lençóis (LEC).
Hikers & Trekkers · Adventure Seekers · Nature Photographers · Off-the-Beaten-Path Travelers
Charming pousadas and eco-lodges at the gateway to the park.
Villa Pai Inácio
Boutique lodge with views of the iconic Morro do Pai Inácio.
- Mountain views
- Guided treks
- Farm restaurant
Hotel de Lençóis
Heritage property in the colonial diamond-trading town.
- Pool
- Colonial charm
- Lençóis base
Canto das Águas
Riverside setting with private access to natural pools.
- River swimming
- Spa
- Trail access
Bahian highlands cuisine: hearty, local, cooked over wood.
- 01Godó de banana verde, the signature Chapada dish
- 02Farm lunch on a trek day
- 03Cachaça tasting from local producers
- 04Dinner under the stars at a hillside pousada
Ancient landscapes that predate memory.
- 01Blue light filtering into Poço Azul underground lake
- 02Standing at Cachoeira da Fumaça: Brazil's tallest waterfall
- 03Sunrise from Morro do Pai Inácio
- 04Swimming in the Marimbus mini-Pantanal
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