Trekking in the Pati Valley in Chapada Diamantina

Travessia do Vale do Pati: Exploring the beauty and adventure of Chapada Diamantina

The Pati Valley Trek in the Chapada Diamantina is considered by many to be the most beautiful trek in Brazil.

For those who are willing and enjoy a good hike, this trek in the Pati Valley will change your life. The experiences you’ll have during these 8 days will be unique and unforgettable.

The Pati Valley is located in the heart of the Chapada Diamantina National Park and, due to its exuberant beauty, is one of the most visited places by those who enjoy hiking in natural environments.

Trekking no Vale do Pati na Chapada Diamantina — Trekking in the Pati Valley

The Pati Valley and its surroundings are considered to be one of the most beautiful natural refuges in the country due to its varied relief and geographical location, where with a bit of luck you can appreciate the variety of birds, mammals and reptiles that take refuge there.

In addition, the Pati Valley has a wealth of flora that is peculiar to its ecosystems, such as the natural gardens of rock vegetation, the campos gerais (common fields), the seasonal forests of the lowlands and the evergreen forests of the highlands that extend up the slopes of the hills.

These camposgerais (Gerais dos Vieira and Gerais do Rio Preto) are the source of some of the rivers that later form the main hydrographic basin in the state of Bahia: the Paraguaçu basin.

The Pati Valley can be reached by walking in different directions.

mapa dos pontos turísticos da Chapada Diamantina — Map of Tourist Attractions in Chapada Diamantina

mapa do Vale do Pati na Chapada Diamantina — Map of the Pati Valley in Chapada Diamantina

See the map of Chapada Diamantina National Park

Map of trails and tourist sites in Chapada Diamantina

Videos about the Cachoeirão and trekking in the Pati Valley

Vale do Pati, melhor logística para percorrer em 2,3,4 ou 5 dias

Melhor Logística para o Vale do Pati em 2, 3, 4 ou 5 dias02:00

Trekking no Vale do Pati - Chapada Diamantina09:56

Trekking no Vale do Pati05:13

Cachoeirão na Chapada Diamantina03:29

Gerais do Vieira na Chapada Diamantina

Roteiro de 3 dias no Vale do Pati | Chapada Diamantina

Departure and arrival options for those wishing to cross the Pati Valley

To the north, via Vila do Capão
To the east, through the town of Andaraí
To the south, through the town of Mucugê
To the west, through the village of Guiné

Here we only highlight the trail most used by the majority of hikers and guides in Chapada Diamantina:

Andaraí → Capão Trail

Duration and effort

This walk can be done in 3 days, but it requires a lot of effort from the visitor.

If you have more time or aren’t used to hiking long distances, it’s worth relaxing and doing this route in 4 or 5 days, with 3 or 4 overnight stays.

Reflections in the Pati Valley

We feel small before the grandeur and beauty of the landscapes. The simplicity of life in the Pati Valley makes us think about the meaning of life.

Historic route

This is the oldest route in the Chapada Diamantina, created 20 years ago. We were the ones who strengthened the services in the houses of the traditional inhabitants.

Start of the journey

Our trip starts in the Capão Valley, where we will visit the Fumaça Waterfall and the Riachinho Waterfall.

Cachoeira da Fumaça na Chapada Diamantina — Fumaça Waterfall in Chapada Diamantina

Cachoeira do Riachinho no Vale do Capão — Riachinho Waterfall in Vale do Capão

Trekking Adventure

During the most anticipated trek of the trip, we will pass through the beautiful Gerais do Vieira and Rio Preto, visit Cachoeirão and even have the pleasure of visiting Poço Azul before returning to Lençóis.

Cachoeirão no Vale do Pati — Waterfall in the Pati Valley

Poço Azul na Chapada Diamantina — Blue fountain in Chapada Diamantina

Praça Horácio de Matos em Lençóis na Chapada Diamantina — Horácio de Matos Square in Lençóis on the Chapada Diamantina

Emotions and landscapes

There are so many adventures and thrills that you won’t want to go back! This route is ideal for those who love trekking, adventure and beautiful scenery. Feel the excitement and contemplate the most beautiful landscapes of the Chapada Diamantina.

What to do in the Pati Valley?

Experience trekking, considered by many to be the most beautiful in Brazil;
Visit the second highest waterfall in Brazil, 380 metres high;
Stay in the homes of local people, where you’ll hear many stories about the region;
Enjoy delicious local food, cooked with great care on a wood-burning stove;
Walk through the beautiful Gerais do Vieira and Rio Preto;
Watch a beautiful sunset light up the mountains;
Dive into the refreshing Coca Cola coloured rivers;
Live with the joy and openness of the Bahians;
Discover once again how wonderful Bahia is!

Pati Valley Trails

This route is suitable for people who are physically fit and want to explore the most beautiful landscapes of Chapada Diamantina.

See the Pati Valley trekking options in detail

The trek is considered intense because it is full of steep climbs and descents, river crossings, rocky and uneven terrain, long days of walking and high temperatures, especially in summer.

Accommodation during the Pati Valley trek is in the homes of local people, who offer delicious meals and shared rooms where you can share your experiences with other adventurers.

Bahia.ws is the largest tourist guide in Bahia and Salvador.

Pati Tourist Guide in Chapada Diamantina

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