Tips from people who live in the Chapada Diamantina: best season, what to pack, how much it costs and which routes are worth it.
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Trekking
How many days, how hard it is, where you sleep and the best time to go. Everything you need to know before taking on the most famous crossing in the Chapada Diamantina.
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Destinations
The base for Cachoeira da Fumaça and the gateway to the Vale do Pati, Capão has a character all its own and trails for every level. Here is what to do and when it is worth staying there.
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Adventure
For travellers who want more than walking. Here is what the adventure activities in the Chapada Diamantina are like, the preparation they call for and what the packages include.
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Planning
Transport, guide, tickets, accommodation and food. Understand the cost structure of a trip to the Chapada and why the price per person drops so sharply in a group.
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Destinations
340 metres of free fall and one of the most impressive views in Brazil. Here is what the walk up to the viewpoint is like.
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Planning
How many days do you need to see the Chapada? Here are three ready-made itineraries, what fits into each and what you leave out if you cut days.
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Destinations
Two must-see stops in Parque da Muritiba. Here is how to get there, the best time to find a good volume of water and what to expect from the swim.
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Natural pools, coloured sands and a lookout with a view of the town — all within walking distance of the centre of Lençóis. The best tour for your first day.
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Tips
A lean, tried-and-tested list of everything that makes a difference on the trails — and what you can leave at home.
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Destinations
Pools of transparent water, natural rock slides and the shade of the forest. The Roncador is the tour for anyone who wants to relax without giving up spectacular scenery.
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A wetland in the middle of the Chapada, with birds, aquatic plants and a silent canoe crossing. Discover the most peaceful — and one of the most beautiful — tours in the region.
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Destinations
The turquoise of Pratinha and Gruta Azul is not a filter. Understand the phenomenon, find out the best time to see the colour at its peak and what you can do on site.
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Planning
Dry or wet? Understand how each season changes the trails, the waterfalls and the photos — and choose the best month for your trip.
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Destinations
Hundreds of metres of walking among stalactites and stalagmites in one of the largest limestone caves in Brazil. Here is what the visit is like and what to bring.
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Destinations
A historic town, good infrastructure and tours on foot from the centre. Understand why Lençóis is the starting point for most itineraries in the Chapada Diamantina.
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Destinations
The most famous viewpoint in the Chapada Diamantina stands at 1,120 metres, with a 20-minute climb. Here is the best time, what to bring and how to fit it into your itinerary.
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Guides
Waterfalls, caves, viewpoints and rivers of crystal-clear water. Here are the unmissable attractions of the Chapada Diamantina and how much time to set aside for each.
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