Tips
How to get to Chapada Diamantina?
The fastest way to reach Lençóis, in Chapada Diamantina, is by plane through the Azul operator (Confins X Lençóis), occasionally Voe Pass announces flights between Salvador to Lençóis. Check flights to Lençóis on Kayak.
There’s also the option to travel by bus (Salvador X Lençóis) through the Rápido Federal (Guanabara) company. The seats are mostly comfortable, offering Leito service, and it’s about a 6-hour journey.
For those who prefer to drive, the BR-242 is the main access route to Chapada Diamantina. The main big cities surrounding Chapada Diamantina are Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, Irecê, and Barreiras.
Where Should I Stay in Lençóis?
Lençóis has a great infrastructure for various types of visitors and tourists. There are guesthouses, hotels, charming houses, vacation homes, hostels and campings. If you need a more specific suggestion, please contact our customer service. It’s important to note that many attractions in Chapada Diamantina are located far from Lençóis, which may require staying in different cities. It’s interesting to explore other villages like Vale do Capão, Igatu, and Mucugê.
Gastronomy
The villages of Lençóis and Vale do Capão offer the greatest variety and quality in this segment. Both have pasta houses, oriental, Arabian, Mediterranean restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, vegan options, as well as various experimental cuisines and high-standard tasting menus.
General Information about Chapada Diamantina
Banks
Always carry cash. It’s common for ATMs to run out of money, especially during peak season;
- Banco do Brasil (Lençóis and Seabra);
- Bradesco (Lençóis, Palmeiras, and Seabra).
- Caixa (Seabra);
Laundry
- Banho de Cheiro (Lençóis);
- Capricho (Lençóis).
Useful Phone Numbers
Volunteer Forest Fire Brigades of Chapada Diamantina
- ICMBio – Instituto Chico Mendes (75) 3332-2418 / 2310
- ACVIB-Ibicoara (77) 3413-2385
- Bicho do Mato-Ibicoara (77) 99121-6439
- BVL – Brigada Voluntária de Lençóis (75) 99871-2860
- GAP-Palmeiras (75) 3332-2202
- ACVVC – Vale do Capão (75) 3344-1087
- Brigada Altitude Ambiental – Piatã (77) 99107-1701
- BVCIF – Barra da Estiva (77) 99828-8514
- Brigada de Ruy Barbosa (75) 99815-5539
Hospitals and Emergency Numbers
- Regional Hospital of Seabra – (75) 3331-9400
- Regional Hospital of Irecê – (74) 3688-7700
- Fire Department – 193
- Military Police – 190
- CIPPA (Lençóis Independent Environmental Police Company) – (75) 3334-1493
Natural Attractions and Protected Areas
- Cachoeira da Fumaça- Vale do Capão (75) 3344-1087
- Cachoeira do Mosquito – Lençóis (75) 3334-1231 / 99905-5651
- Cachoeira do Riachinho – Vale do Capão (75) 3344-1087
- Gruta da Fumaça – Iraquara (75) 3334-1397
- Gruta da Torrinha – Iraquara (75) 99814-5806
- Gruta Lapa Doce – Iraquara (71) 99612-1377 / (75) 99822-3228
- Marimbus Remanso – Lençóis (75) 3334-1302
- Marimbus – Andaraí (75) 3335-2210 / 98136-7471
- Morro Pai Inácio – Palmeiras (75) 99125-5163
- Parque Natural Municipal do Espalhado – Ibicoara (77) 3413-2374
- Parque Sempre Viva – Mucugê (75) 3338-2143
- Poço Azul – Nova Redenção (75) 99274-3369
- Poço Encantado – Itaetê. (75) 3361-4043 / 99202-2973
- Pratinha- Iraquara (75) 99814-5806
Institutions and Public Agencies
- Abeta-Associação Brasileira de Ecoturismo e Turismo de Aventura (11) 2371-5336
- Bahiatursa (71) 3116-6814
- Casa Afrânio Peixoto Lençóis (75) 3334-1728
- Disque Bahia Turismo (71) 3103-3103
- Ibama-Inst. Bras. de Meio Ambiente 0800 61 8080
- Inema-Instituto do Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos 08000 71 1400
- ICMBio – Instituto Chico Mendes (75) 3332-2418 / 2310
- IPHAN-Escritório Lençóis (75) 3334-1123
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