Chapada Diamantina National Park
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Why go
- Pico do Barbado, the highest point in Bahia state, rises above 2,000 metres.
- Gruta Azul, a cave with clear blue water, among the caves that can be visited.
- Lapa Doce, the fifth longest cave in the country.
- The old mining settlements of Mucugê, Igatu and Andaraí, where prospecting began.
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Interesting facts8
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Water in some rivers looks reddish because of tannins.
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The area was once covered by salt water.
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Some caves hold rock paintings that are still little studied.
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The hooded visorbearer hummingbird is an endemic species of the park.
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Few large mammals live here, but many small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects.
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The giant sloth is now extinct, while giant anteaters still live in the park.
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New plant species have recently been discovered here.
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The park holds most of the region's freshwater streams.
Parc national de la Chapada Diamantina - Wikipedia
History
- 1.8 to 0.7 billion years agoThe sedimentary rocks of the plateau are laid down.
- 30,000 years agoThe oldest of the cave paintings date back to about this time.
- 17th centuryThe economy moves from farming to gold and diamond extraction.
- 19th centuryGeologist Ludwig von Eschwege gives the plateau its name.
- mid-19th centuryThe name Diamantina comes from diamond prospecting in the region.
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- 1985The park is created by federal decree, and diamond mining is banned.
Tips for your visit
- The main attractions are geosites: waterfalls, caves and canyons.
- Poço Azul and Poço Encantado have clear blue water.
- Other caves with clear blue water are Pratinha, Gruta Azul and Torrinha.
- More than 130 caves have been mapped, but only a few can be visited.
- Scientific information for visitors is limited, and no single body yet coordinates the geosites.
Sources: Chapada Diamantina National Park - Wikipedia · Parc national de la Chapada Diamantina - Wikipe… · checked 26 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
How far is Chapada Diamantina National Park from Salvador?
The park lies about 400 km from Salvador, the state capital of Bahia.
How big is Chapada Diamantina National Park?
The park covers 1,520 km², or 152,142 hectares, on the Chapada Diamantina plateau in central Bahia.
Can you visit the caves in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
More than 130 caves have been mapped, and a few can be visited. Poço Azul and Poço Encantado have clear blue water.
Which towns are near Chapada Diamantina National Park?
Its main municipalities are Andaraí, Ibicoara, Itaetê, Lençóis, Mucugê and Palmeiras.
What is the highest point in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
Pico do Barbado rises above 2,000 metres and is the highest point in Bahia state.
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