Chapada Diamantina
History & Local Culture
Located in the heart of Bahia, Chapada Diamantina is a land of lush landscapes and rich cultural diversity. Its history is marked by the diamond mining boom of the 19th century, which attracted adventurers, immigrants, and dreamers from all over the world.
Towns like Lençóis, Mucugê, Igatu, and Vale do Capão still preserve their colonial architecture, popular traditions, festivities, and the warmth of the local people. Walking along the cobblestone streets is like traveling back in time — listening to stories of former miners, explorers, and communities who found not only mineral wealth here, but cultural richness too.
Scenic landscapes, music, traditional cuisine, herbal medicine, local crafts, and spirituality are woven into the soul of this place — and they enchant all who visit.
Highlights include
Main Attractions
Chapada Diamantina is a natural playground for adventure and awe, with breathtaking sights at every trail, lookout, or waterfall.
Chapada offers a unique mix of mountains, canyons, caves, underground rivers, and biomes like caatinga, cerrado, and Atlantic rainforest.
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Practical Tips
Chapada’s climate is high-altitude tropical — which means pleasant days with mild temperatures and cooler nights, especially in winter (June to August).
Unlike other regions in Brazil, seasons aren’t sharply defined. Rain can fall any time of year, but is more frequent from December to March (summer rain season). The rest of the year is generally dry and sunny.
That said, climate changes in recent years have brought unusual weather — such as dry summers and rainier periods in unexpected months.
The good news? Chapada is a year-round destination! When it rains, the landscape transforms: waterfalls swell, new flows emerge, and rare scenes appear.
In case of heavy rain, our team monitors the situation closely and adjusts routes to ensure everyone’s safety, comfort, and the best possible experience.
The best time to come?
Whenever you’re ready — and your heart is open to everything Chapada has to teach you.
If you’ve made it this far, you already know...
We’re deeply in love with this land.
We’re waiting to show you Chapada with the people who care for it every day.
