Gruta da Mangabeira
Gruta de Ituaçu that brings together limestone formations and a tradition of pilgrimage on the southern edge of the Chapada.
Bahia · Brazil
In the destination Chapada Diamantina.
In the photo: Rocks and a space of devotion in the Gruta da Mangabeira.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Ituaçu is located in a valley surrounded by limestone formations on the southern edge of the Chapada. The Gruta da Mangabeira combines underground scenery with a tradition of pilgrimage, while the Rio Mato Grosso is part of the municipality's geography. The stop links the BA-142 axis to the eastern routes of the Circuito do Diamante.
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The local experience
Gruta de Ituaçu that brings together limestone formations and a tradition of pilgrimage on the southern edge of the Chapada.
Brazilian routes
Casario do garimpo, serras e caminhos rurais entre os municípios da Chapada Diamantina.