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Central South (Bahia), Brazil
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Vale do Capão is a valley and a village in the Chapada Diamantina National Park, in the inland region in the state of Bahia in Brazil. It is very easy to start excursions in the park from this point, with or without a guide.
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It is a 25 km hike from the village of Capão which can be shortened by 5 km when taking a Mototaxi till Bomba. The hike to the entrance of the Vale do Pati takes about 6 hours and is possible without a local guide. If you buy one of the Maps of the Parque Nacional you will be able to find the trails going to the Vale do Pati.
This is an impressive Waterfall of 380 meters. Even without water in the dry season it is worth the 2,5 hours climb.
2-3 hours walking from the village, best in the morning when the sun gets in.
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The cheapest place to camp in Capão at R$8 per person. Also has rooms. Has a Kiosk selling cheap food.
campground. At R$10 per personit's a bit more expensive than Seu Dai, but much more organized and clean. Common kitchen for guest use.
nice and quiet pousada
The easiest way to get in (and out of) Vale do Capão is from Palmeiras.
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