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Chapada Diamantina

The Highest Cachoeira in Brazil — Trail to Cachoeira da Fumaça

A 380-meter waterfall, so high that the water dissolves into mist before touching the ground — the greatest symbol of Chapada Diamantina.

Duration
Full day, approximately 9 hours · Departure at 8am · Return around 5pm
Format
Format upon request
Investment
On request
Edge of the Cachoeira da Fumaça canyon, with the waterfall seen from above between the walls

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Overview

In the heart of Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina, Cachoeira da Fumaça plummets from such a height that, much of the time, the water turns into a fine mist before reaching the base — giving rise to the name that made it famous throughout Brazil. This full-day trail takes you to viewpoints that frame the country's highest fall, on one of the region's most iconic tours.

The experience

Departure is at 8am from the center of Lençóis, with a 60km transfer to the base of the trail, at Vale do Capão. From there, a climb of about an hour over steep terrain leads to the plateau, followed by another hour of walking on flat terrain to the viewpoints that reveal the fall in its entirety. Led by a mountain guide trained in first aid, the group has free time to admire the landscape before returning along the same route, arriving back at Lençóis at around 5pm.

Destaques

  • View of the highest waterfall in Brazil, with 380 meters of free height
  • Full-day trail through Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina
  • Viewpoints with privileged views over the Vale do Capão
  • Accredited mountain guide, with first aid kit and satellite communication
  • One of the most popular and symbolic tours in the region
  • Small groups, maximum 7 people, for an experience closer to the guide

Activity recommended for people over 18 years old (minors only accompanied by a legal guardian). Book your trail to the highest cachoeira in Brazil and experience one of the great classics of Chapada Diamantina.

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