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Paulo Afonso’s Beautiful Waterfalls and Canyons

in São Francisco Valley

Discover Paulo Afonso: natural beauty, adventure and culture in Bahia

Paulo Afonso, in Bahia, is a city privileged for its natural beauty, including canyons, waterfalls and ecological reserves, ideal for adventure tourism.

The Paulo Afonso Waterfall, with its impressive 80m cascades, is one of the region’s main attractions.

Visitors can enjoy activities such as bungee jumping, climbing, abseiling, bicicross and rallying.

cidade de Paulo Afonso na Bahia
Paulo Afonso City in Bahia

Cultural and architectural wealth

The region is also rich in architecture and culture, including the Portuguese colonial mansions, the Casa de Maria Bonita Museum, the Open Air Museum of Rock Art and the Church of São Francisco de Assis.

Natural attractions include the Serra do Umbuzeiro, the São Francisco River and the Raso da Catarina Ecological Reserve, home to rich biodiversity and unique rock formations.

Paulo Afonso na Bahia
Paulo Afonso in Bahia

Adventure and extreme sports

Paulo Afonso is also a hotspot for extreme sports, with places like Ilha do Urubu, ideal for mountain biking and moto cross.

The city also offers a rich gastronomy, with typical dishes such as acarajé and buchada de bode, as well as a wide range of local handicrafts, including leather goods and lace.

Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex

The city developed around the Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex, inaugurated in 1955, which revolutionised the infrastructure of the Northeast.

Construction began in 1949, with Chesf installing several plants that produce most of the region’s energy. The complex is an attraction in itself, with its huge dams and power stations.

Videos about Paulo Afonso

Pontos Turísticos de Paulo Afonso na Bahia
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Tourist Attractions

  1. Paulo Afonso Waterfall: With a drop of 80 metres.
  2. Casa de Maria Bonita: Museum dedicated to the famous Cangaceira.
  3. Hydroelectric Complex: Plants that produce 4,300 MW of energy.
  4. Church of St Francis of Assisi: Catholic temple with unique architecture.
  5. Paintings: Archaeological sites with art dating back 9,000 years.
  6. Raso da Catarina Ecological Reserve: An area rich in flora and fauna.
  7. Serra do Umbuzeiro: A place for hiking and panoramic views.
  8. Catamaran Trip: Explore the São Francisco River Canyon.
Cachoeira de Paulo Afonso BA
Paulo Afonso Waterfall BA
Museu Casa de Maria Bonita
Maria Bonita House Museum
Complexo Hidrelétrico de Paulo Afonso
Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis em Paulo Afonso
Church of St Francis of Assisi
Reserva ecológica do Raso da Catarina em Paulo Afonso
Raso da Catarina Ecological Reserve
Serra do Umbuzeiro em Paulo Afonso
Serra do Umbuzeiro
Canyon do Rio São Francisco
Canyon of the São Francisco River

Paulo Afonso can be reached by plane, bus or car from Salvador, 460 kilometres away.

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