Chapada Diamantina

At the heart of the Brazilian state of Bahia, are the Chapada Diamantina, a region of mountains, where many rivers are born, including the Paraguaçu Jacuípe and Contas Rivers.  These small streams of water from natural springs slide down these mountains forming beautiful streams that tumbe over waterfalls and form bubbling transparent pools, only to continue on through the state to the ocean.

The national park is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation. The vegetation is lush, composed of species of savanna and semi-arid mountain flora, especially bromeliads, orchids and evergreens. Some natural attractions are simply spectacular, such as the Smokey Falls with its 380 meters of waterfalls or the gorgeous Enchanted Well.   There are so many attractions that it's impossible to do everything on one outting.  Visiting caves, bathing in waterfalls, trekking on old miners trails, horseback riding or simply playing sports in the open green areas.  The plateau holds together valleys, ridges, and alternative communities like the Capon Valley.

The two highest points in the state are here, Pico do Barbado at 2,033 meters, which is the highest point in the northeast and the Pico das Almas at 1958 meters.  Simply walking, breathing in the fresh air and admiring the landscape are the primary tourist activities who visit the highlands.   Crystal clear waters, colored sands, beautiful hills, flowers and Brazilian vegetation await all who visit these majestic mountains. 

If you're interested in nature, trekking and enjoying the great outdoors, make this national park a stop on your tour of Brazil.

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Ilha do Mêdo Itaparica (beach) - One of the smallest of the Bay of All Saints islands, with an area of only 12,000 square meters, Ilha do Mêdo Itaparica belongs to the city of Itaparica.  This island is uninhabited today because it lacks any source of freshwater.  It is the first Ecological Station of the Bay of All Saints and its predominant vegetation is lush with a forest of mangrove trees.   The island is shrouded in mystery and lege... Address: Ilha do Mêdo Itaparica - BA Distance: 282.81km from the Chapada Diamantina
Boipeba Island (beach) - With 20 miles of semi-deserted beaches, the island of Boipeba is an invitation to anonymity.The difficult access is the one responsible for maintaining the "secret" this pearl of the coast of Bahia. Virtually intact, almost wild, Boipeba Island also has a little help from the local population, which strives to preserve nature and guide the tourists to leave everything just the way he found, indeed, as ever.Human intervention is viewed w... Address: Ilha de Boipeba Bahia Distance: 286.74km from the Chapada Diamantina
Isle of Friars (beach) - Declared an ecological reserve in 1982, the Isle of Friars occupies an area of ​​approximately 1,335 hectares, with many beautiful beaches, palm trees, lakes, waterfalls and typical Atlantic vegetation including many native Brazilian trees.  You can actually walk around the entire island on foot at low tide. Marine tourism and recreational sports are heavily practiced here, thanks to the quiet beaches.  Scuba diving... Address: Ilha dos Frades Salvador - BA Distance: 286.99km from the Chapada Diamantina

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