Sempre-Viva is typical of the Chapada Diamantina and has become a symbol of conservation.
The Sempre-Viva (Helichrysum bracteatum) is widely used as a cut flower in floral arrangements, both fresh and dried, and is a typical species of the Chapada Diamantina.
This annual herbaceous plant, which can grow between 0.7 and 1.2 metres tall, has delicate leaves and small, but very striking flowers that can vary in colour, such as yellow, pink and white.
Its flowers, which bloom in spring, are extremely durable and retain their beauty and shape when dried, making them a popular choice for decoration.
The Projeto Sempre-Viva Municipal Park
The mission of the Projeto Sempre-Viva Municipal Park, located in Mucugê, is to protect different species of local flora and fauna.
Its main objective is the restoration and implementation of technologies for the cultivation, management and marketing of the Sempre-Viva (ornamental plant).
The park is managed by the Municipality of Mucugê, in partnership with the State of Bahia and the Department of Forestry Development of the Catholic University of Salvador.
Conservation and access
Located at kilometre 92 of the BA-142, the Sempre-Viva project was created to preserve the flower that is an icon of the Chapada Diamantina and is threatened with extinction. Visits to the park include access to a research laboratory and a trail that leads to the Piabinha and Tiburtino Waterfalls.
With its headquarters set into the rock, the park is easily accessible by tarmac road and visitors pay a small fee to explore the research facilities, waterfalls and trails.
Experience the Sempre Viva Project
The Sempre-Viva Project offers an immersive experience in the Mucugê Municipal Park, with a laboratory dedicated to the study of local flora, especially the flower endemic to the region.
Visitors can also explore historical sites that reveal the culture of diamond mining and enjoy natural attractions such as trails and waterfalls.
The Sempre-Viva Park offers a peaceful walk, with easy and accessible paths that allow visitors to visit the Piabinha and Tiburtino Waterfalls, as well as exhibitions on the flower and mining.
Videos about the Sempre Viva project
Projeto Flor Sempre-Viva - Cultivo04:52
Flor Sempre-Viva - Cultivo e Origem08:00
Projeto Sempre-Viva25:49
Museu do Garimpo em Mucugê04:16
Garimpo Museum
The Garimpo Museum, part of the Sempre-Viva project, tells the story of diamond mining, the methods used, the importance of the mineral and the decline of the activity.
The museum also covers the formation of various towns in the Chapada Diamantina, including Mucugê.
The headquarters of the Sempre-Viva project, located at km 92 of the BA-142 motorway, houses part of the Garimpo Living Museum, while the other part is an old miners’ dwelling, with exhibitions of objects and a replica of the largest diamond ever found.
Map of Chapada Diamantina trails and tourist sites
Visiting hours
The museum is open to tourists from 8.00 to 17.00. Visitors can enjoy the Piabinha and Tiburtino waterfalls, located on the Cumbuca River, where the first diamonds were found in the 19th century.
Trail to the waterfalls
After learning about the history of the project and the Garimpo, you can take a self-guided walk that is easy and quick, taking about 20 minutes.
The route includes the Piabinha Waterfall and finally the Tiburtino Waterfall.
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