The most important travel tip is: Hire a guide!

How important is it to hire guides, packages or other tourist services with a regular travel agency? So that you can be sure that your dream of visiting this paradise will come true without any headaches or losses.

Why hire a guide?

First of all, it is important to know that Chapada Diamantina has a huge forest area. Therefore, it is essential that you are accompanied by someone who knows each place well and has training in first aid.

As it was a territory explored by diamond mining activities, there are many holes between the rocks, some quite deep, which are covered by weeds, making the trails dangerous for those who do not know the terrain.

In addition, this professional can enrich your trip with information about the fauna, flora, geology and history of the region.

The history of the settlement and occupation of Chapada Diamantina is spectacular. It was the prospectors, the main responsible for opening the trails that are used by travelers today, and made the mountains their home to work in search of precious stones.

“Coronelismo” also has great historical importance. Political influence was centralized along with economic and military power in the hands of the colonels, which made the Chapada Diamantina territory the scene of epic struggles for the dispute of this leadership.

The Prestes Column passed through the territory of Chapada Diamantina, and the most powerful colonel in the entire region, Horácio de Matos, was appointed leader of the army that was responsible for the pursuit of Prestes and his troops to the border with Bolivia.

In that sense, a good guide can maximize your experience with it all.

Look for a guide only at agencies and Visitor Drivers Associations and do not hire anyone under 18 years of age. This practice is prohibited by the Child and Adolescent Statute.

Travel Tips: Best time to travel?

Due to the semi-arid climate that has year-round sunshine and little rainfall, the best time is when you have more time to visit Chapada Diamantina. The peak season runs from December 20th to March 20th and from June 20th to August 20th. On long holidays, for those who like to enjoy nature, relax and contemplate, it's good to get away from these times.

Physical effort:

Each tour has its degree of physical effort, which are: light, moderate or advanced. Ecotourism is practiced here, which involves hiking on rough terrain, steep ascents and descents, in sometimes inhospitable places. Efforts are definitely rewarding with lots of waterfall bathing and paradisiacal landscapes. Therefore, it is very important to adapt your tours to your physical condition.

How many days will it take to visit Chapada Diamantina?

This is perhaps the biggest doubt when putting together the script. It has itineraries for more than 30 days, trekking, car rides, bicycle rides, ATVs, short hikes, long hikes, several cities to visit. In general, travelers spend seven days and then come back to do one more part and thus get to know each part of this paradise. We consider 8 days the minimum to know a little of this paradise. But the best travel tip is: the longer, the better!

In which city in Chapada Diamantina should you stay?

The infrastructure of Chapada Diamantina is concentrated in a few cities, but Lençóis is the most complete, with accommodation ranging from campsites to 5-star hotels, the city where it also has the largest number of agencies and restaurants. The night in Lençóis is almost always very lively, with live music in restaurants and some nightclub options. Lençóis also has the Horácio de Matos airport with 2082 meters of runway, being the second largest airport runway in the state of Bahia.

Before booking accommodation, check the tours you want to do!

Tips for your trip: Some tours require an overnight stay in another city

Banks:

• Banco do Brasil – Andaraí, Lençóis e Rio de Contas.
• Bradesco> service station – Andaraí, Ibicoara, Mucugê, Lençóis, Palmeiras, Rio de Contas e Vale do Capão.
• Caixa Econômica Federal – service station or lottery – Ibicoara, Lençóis, Mucugê, Palmeiras e Rio de Contas.
• There is no 24-hour ATM.

What to take for the tour?

• Identification document.
• Remedies for continuous use.
• Water to drink.
• Tennis shoes or hiking boots.
• Light coat for the cold
• Cap or hat.
• Swimsuit.
• Raincover.
• Small towel.
• Long-sleeved T-shirts.
• Sunscreen- the less you use, the more sustainable you are
• Repellent. the less you use, the more sustainable you are
• Camera.
• Light clothing for walking.
• Flip flops.
• Flashlight.
• Backpack
• Snack, fruit.

Voltage:

220 volts

Sustainability:

During walks where there are baths in rivers or waterfalls, the less we use sunscreens, body moisturizers, as well as hair cream, the more we will preserve our waters. Above all, we cannot leave garbage (waste) on the way or make bonfires.

Take only memories and leave only your steps...