The architectural style of the Chapada Diamantina reflects the rich history of the region, strongly influenced by the diamond mining cycle of the 18th and 19th centuries and the presence of European elements, mainly Portuguese. The historic towns of the Chapada, such as Lençóis, Mucugê and Rio de Contas, are […]
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Main Towns and Villages in the Chapada Diamantina Region
Chapada Diamantina, a region in the heart of Bahia, is home to a 152,000-hectare national park that preserves hundreds of waterfalls, archaeological sites and magnificent geology. The scenic beauty of the Chapada Diamantina National Park is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike – it is an area of vast geological […]
History and Tourist Attractions of Lençóis in Chapada Diamantina
Lençóis is the gateway to the Chapada Diamantina. The city of Lençóis emerged when diamond deposits were discovered in Mucugê, in the mid-19th century. At that time, adventurers arrived in large numbers and set up tents that, from afar, looked like stretched sheets, which gave rise to the name. Lençóis […]
Tourist information about the Chapada Diamantina
The scenery of Chapada Diamantina, world famous for its rich biodiversity, is formed by landscapes of mountainous relief, free falls, underground lakes, as well as a large number of springs, waterfalls, rapids, canyons and caves that make it an excellent place for the practice of adventure tourism and ecological tourism. […]