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Chapada Diamantina National Park

National park in Bahia, Brazil

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Overview

Chapada Diamantina National Park (Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina) is in the center of the state of Bahia in Brazil.

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Getting there

You can start from Lençóis, by plane from São Paulo and Salvador or bus from Salvador (Real Expresso - R$72). Coaches are clean, comfortable (good reclining seats) and air conditioned.

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Getting around

Guides and travel agencies tend to be quite overpriced in Lençóis and Vale do Capão. As of January 2017 the average cost of a 1 day tour from Lençóis is about R$200.

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Brazilian national parks

Brazil is an amazingly biodiverse country that's famous for its rainforests and tropical wetlands, particularly the Amazon river basin.

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UnderstandThe national park was created in 1985 to protect Serra do Cincorá and to attract growing number of ecotourists.

Get inYou can start from Lençóis, by plane from São Paulo and Salvador or bus from Salvador (Real Expresso - R$72). Coaches are clean, comfortable (good reclining seats) and air conditioned.

Fees and permitsAs of Apr 2015 the NP has not been established, and they won't charge you to enter it

Get aroundGuides and travel agencies tend to be quite overpriced in Lençóis and Vale do Capão. As of January 2017 the average cost of a 1 day tour from Lençóis is about R$200.

SeeThe best sights and experiences will be found on walks into the mountains. These can be short excursions (eg to see the Fumaça waterfall) or longer treks such as a 4-5 day Capão and Pati Valley hike.

EatGodó de banana is a must try when visiting Chapada Diamantina.

SleepLençois is the most developed town in the Chapada Diamantina thanks to its accessible position and to its history as a wealthy mining and trading town in the 19th century and beyond.

Stay safeEvening storms are quite frequent in the area.

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