Before you go
Your trip to Itaetê.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Itaetê – BA Destination Chapada Diamantina about 368 km from Salvador
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Lençóis (LEC) Lençóis
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Aeroporto Internacional de Salvador (SSA) Salvador
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Itaetê is about 370 km from Salvador, by the shortest route. Poço Encantado is 24 km from town, via the BA-245, 40 km from Andaraí and about 140 km from Lençóis. There is no confirmed bus station: arrive by car or on a tour. Nearest airport: Lençóis; the main one is Salvador.
How many days
One day, for Poço Encantado and Gruta da Lapa do Bode. Cachoeira Encantada is a separate expedition, on a long, difficult trail.
When to go
From April to September, around midday and with clear skies, sunlight shines into Poço Encantado and lights up the water. Outside this period you can still visit, without the beam of light. When the Una River floods, between December and January, access to Lapa do Bode is blocked.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The attractions are far from town and from each other, with no public transportation. If you don't drive, go on an agency tour, which usually leaves from Lençóis or Andaraí.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Itaetê
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Morning
Gruta da Lapa do Bode
Start early at the cave, near the BA-245. Dry chambers with stalactites and stalagmites.
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Morning
Poço Encantado
Arrive around midday: from April to September, that is when the sun shines into the pool. The visit is for viewing only, with the site's guide.
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Afternoon
Poço Azul
In Nova Redenção, less than an hour away. The sun there usually shines in early in the afternoon; you can't always catch both pools lit up on the same day.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Poço Encantado?
No. Swimming and going down to the water's edge are prohibited; the visit is for viewing only, with the site's guide. To float, the place to go is Poço Azul, in Nova Redenção.
When does the sun shine into Poço Encantado?
From April to September, around midday and only with clear skies. Outside this period the water is still blue, but without the beam of light.
Can I go to Cachoeira Encantada on my own?
It is not recommended. The waterfall is about 32 km from town, and the trail is long, with river crossings and slippery rocks. Go with a local guide and in dry weather.