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ROTEIRO 5 - By car with minimal walking

Cachoeira do Diabo
Gruta da Lapa Doce
Gruta da Pratinha - Gruta Azul
Morro do Pai Inácio

TOTAL DISTANCE: 140 km by car, 2 km on foot

Take walking shoes, hat, swimming clothes, sun cream, flash light, warm pullover, water and food.

This is an all day trip which incorporates many of the different attractions of the Chapada Diamantina in one day. An excellent choice for those without much time. Suitable for all abilities and ages, little walking involved. 


MUCUGEZINHO/POÇO DO DIABO – DEVIL’S POOL 
Distance from Lençóis: 18 km Time:15min by car and 10 min on foot.

The River Mucugezinho forms a variety of pools good for bathing. About 1 km down river the impressive Devil’s Pool waterfall offers great swimming and sometimes absailing. Some of the caves beside the river have been turned into bars which means it can get very crowded at weekends and public holidays.

GRUTA DA LAPA DOCE – LAPA DOCE CAVE 
Distance from Lençóis: 70km Time: 1hr by car and 15min. on foot to the entrance of the cave.
Walk 1 hour inside the cave.
The 800m of the Lapa Doce cave open to the public offers a chance to admire some the amazing lime stone stalactites and stalagmites typical to this region of the Chapada Diamantina.

GRUTA DA PRATINHA E GRUTA AZUL– PRATINHA CAVE AND BLUE CAVE

Distance from Lençóis: 77km (7km on dirt road) Time: 1hr by car and 15min. on foot.

Gruta Azul  is a small cave in which the crystal clear pool appears blue by the light from the sun. Best seen between 13:00 and 15:00hrs. 

Gruta da Pratinha is a similar formation to Gruta Azul and the river flows into a large crystal clear lake which is good for swimming and snorkelling.

It is possible to take a snorkelling trip into the Pratinha cave.  This can be organised and paid for on location.

MORRO DO PAI INÁCIO – PAI INÁCIO HILL

Distance from Lençóis: 27km. Time: 30min by car and 20 min on foot.

At 1200m above sea level, the top of the Pai Inácio hill offers one of the most spectacular and photographed views in the area. One of the most beautiful spots of the Chapada Diamantina.


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Last updated 13 September 2008