Your base to explore
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25 places in Chapada Diamantina. Where you stay is part of the trip: choose the city that best fits your itinerary.
A 49-room hotel on Rua Altina Alves, in the upper part of Lençóis, on large grounds with gardens and views of the colonial houses from the diamond era. It has a pool with a heated hot tub, a sauna and a restaurant with a regional and international menu, and suits travelers who want comfort a short walk from downtown.
A hotel on Avenida Senhor dos Passos, in the historic center, with a veranda overlooking the Lençóis River. It has a pool, sauna, art gallery and the riverside restaurant Azul, and suits travelers who want to stay close to the old houses, the bars and the trailheads.
A pousada on Rua Alto do Bonfim, on the hillside above downtown, a few minutes' walk from the historic houses of Lençóis. It has an infinity pool, a yoga space and a small outdoor spa with a hot tub, and suits travelers looking to rest between outings in the Chapada.
A pousada (guesthouse) in the village of Caeté-Açu, in Vale do Capão, surrounded by the mountains of Chapada Diamantina and a few kilometers from the Cachoeira da Fumaça trail. It has a heated pool with a hot tub, a restaurant and homemade breakfast, and suits couples and families looking for peace and quiet in the valley.
A 12-unit pousada on Rua da Lagoa, in Vale do Capão, created by the couple Marcos and Vânia and surrounded by mountains, trails and waterfalls. It has a pool with mountain views, an ofurô (Japanese soaking tub), a panoramic sauna and activities such as yoga and meditation, and suits travelers looking for rest and a slower-paced trip.
An 18-room pousada in the village of Caeté-Açu, near the small commercial center of Vale do Capão, with chalets set in a well-kept garden. Some rooms have a balcony and fireplace, and the location suits travelers who want to walk to the restaurants and trailheads.
Lendas do Capão Pousada EcoCharme is in Vale do Capão, on the banks of the Capão River, in Palmeiras. It has breakfast, a heated pool, a spa, the Avalon restaurant, a natural swimming pond and a riverside deck.
A pousada on Rua Sete de Setembro, in the historic village of Igatu, with stone buildings and organic shapes blended into the forest, trails and streams. It has a natural running-water pool, breakfast and rooms with balconies, and suits guests looking for quiet close to nature; the uneven terrain calls for care for people with reduced mobility.
A pousada on Rua São Sebastião, in the historic part of Igatu, next to the start of the historic trail and near the village restaurants. It has a natural running-water pool, a sauna, a restaurant and family rooms, some with a kitchenette.
A simple pousada on Rua Santa Bárbara, in the town of Andaraí, with spacious rooms, air conditioning and a restaurant. It suits travelers who want to stay in town, away from the busiest part of the Chapada, to explore the region.
Abrigo de Montanha Xique Xique is in the Igatu neighborhood, in Andaraí. It has a shared kitchen, a climbing wall, a green area and space for activities.
A 12-room boutique hotel on Rua Caetité, in the historic center of Mucugê, with views of the mountains of Chapada Diamantina. It has the Paraguassu restaurant, by chef André Chequer, massages, an outdoor fireplace and help planning hikes and outings, and suits couples who want comfort and good food.
A 30-room pousada in a mansion on Rua Doutor Rodrigues Lima, in Mucugê's old center, near the Historical Museum and the town's restaurants. It has indoor and outdoor pools and a generous breakfast, and suits travelers who want to do everything on foot around the historic center.
An 18-room pousada on Rua Antonito Pina Medrado, a little away from downtown Mucugê, with views of the Byzantine Cemetery, the town's postcard image. It offers a highly praised breakfast, parking and arranges hikes and bike rides, and suits travelers looking for a simple, quiet base.
Pousada Recanto da Chapada is in the Cidade Nova neighborhood, in Mucugê. It has private balconies with hammocks and a restaurant.
A pousada on Estrada do Buracão, in Barrinha do Mel, surrounded by nature and close to the trails to Cachoeira do Buracão. It has a natural pool, a restaurant, a game room, breakfast and family rooms, and mainly caters to hikers.
A boutique hotel on Rua Sol Nascente, in Ibicoara, with suites facing Serra do Sincorá, a terrace and a barbecue area. It suits couples and families who want more comfort as a base for the region's waterfalls.
A group of five individually decorated chalets in the countryside of Ibicoara, reached via Estrada das Cachoeiras, on a dirt stretch. Recommended for couples and travelers looking for seclusion in the mountains who use the town as a base for the waterfalls of the southern Chapada.
Pousada Licuri is in downtown Ibicoara. It has air conditioning, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, hot showers, breakfast and housekeeping.
Pousada Flor de Lótus is 2 km from downtown Ibicoara. It has breakfast, a restaurant, a wine cellar, games, a playground, Wi-Fi and parking.
A simple pousada on Rua 7 de Setembro, in downtown Iraquara, with its own restaurant and bar, covered parking and breakfast. It is a budget base for visiting the region's caves, such as Lapa Doce, Torrinha and Pratinha.
A rural pousada beside the BA-122, on Fazenda Pratinha, a short walk from Gruta da Pratinha and Gruta Azul. It has air-conditioned rooms, breakfast, trails, horseback riding and a kids' area, and suits travelers who want to sleep near the caves and clear-water rivers.
A guesthouse in a colonial-style mansion in the village of Riacho do Mel, in the countryside of Iraquara. A good base for exploring the waterfalls and open highlands around the village, away from the crowds at the most visited caves.
A simple pousada at the entrance to Nova Redenção, on Avenida Antônio José Ribeiro, with basic rooms. It suits travelers visiting Poço Azul and the area's river beaches who prefer to sleep in town.
A pousada in downtown Nova Redenção, on Largo Joaquim José dos Santos, with its own restaurant at the same address. A practical option if you are using the town as a base for Poço Azul and for Poço Encantado, in neighboring Itaetê.
