Iraquara: Discover the city of caves and its cultural and natural wealth in Bahia Iraquara is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Bahia, located in the Chapada Diamantina micro-region. The municipality stands out for its large number of caves, waterfalls and caverns, many of which are open to the […]
Discover the Chapada Diamantina: a paradise of biodiversity and adventure in Bahia The landscape of the Chapada Diamantina, world famous for its rich biodiversity, is made up of mountainous landscapes, free falls, underground lakes, as well as a large number of springs, waterfalls, rapids, canyons and caves. These characteristics make […]
Torrinha Cave: a jewel of the Chapada Diamantina The Torrinha Cave is one of the most complete in Brazil, considering the richness and diversity of its speleothems. When visiting the Chapada Diamantina, be sure to visit the Torrinha Cave. Located in the Iraquara region, the second largest concentration of caves […]
The municipality of Iraquara, located in the heart of Bahia, in the Chapada Diamantina, stands out as an important tourist destination thanks to its impressive caves, such as Pratinha, Lapa Doce, Torrinha, Gruta Azul, Gruta da Fumaça, among others. Situated on a vast underground gallery that resembles a “Swiss cheese” […]
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