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Chapada Diamantina, Brazil

Visit Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina, Brazil

Visit Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina, Brazil

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A 45-minute flight or a seven-hour bus journey from Salvador takes you to the small and pretty town of Lençóis, ready to venture into stunning scenery in Chapada Diamantina National Park.

Lençóis

The town of Lençóis has its roots in mining, and whilst time and the weather have faded its colonial legacy, it is a lovely place to stay if you decide against camping in Chapada Diamantina.

Chapada Diamantina National Park

Chapada DiamantinaThe national park is an area of flat-topped mountains and forested valleys dotted with beautiful waterfalls and hidden caves, such as Poço Encantado, where the midday sun shines through a natural window, turning the water a magical electric blue.

Whether you explore on day trips from Lençóis or have a full camping trip, you will be left with memories of spectacular vistas, orchids and hummingbirds, iridescent underground lakes and refreshing dips in clear, crisp waters.

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    • Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
      Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
    • Chapada Diamantina National Park
      Chapada Diamantina National Park
    • Poço Encantado, Lençóis and Chapada Diamantina
      Poço Encantado, Lençóis and Chapada Diamantina
    • Blue water in cave, Chapada Diamantina
      Blue water in cave, Chapada Diamantina
    • Stalactite in cave at Chapada Diamantina
      Stalactite in cave at Chapada Diamantina
    • Chapada Diamantina
      Chapada Diamantina
    • Church in Lençóis
      Church in Lençóis
    • Lençóis
      Lençóis

    Accommodation choices for Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina

    We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Ideas for experiencing Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Lençóis & Chapada Diamantina, and which use the best local guides.

    • Cachoeira da Fumaça Trek
      Chapada Diamantina, Brazil

      Cachoeira da Fumaça Trek

      Cachoeira da Fumaça Trek

      Cachoeira da Fumaça is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Brazil, with a magnificent drop of 400 meters. In the driest part of the year the water doesn't actually reach the bottom, evaporating into 'fumaça' (smoke) on the way down.

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