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Chapada Diamantina

Paddling through the Baiano Pantanal — Canoe in Marimbus

A unique biome within Chapada Diamantina: 9km by canoe through a freshwater wetland, stopping at natural wells and lunch in a quilombola community.

Duration
Approximately 9 hours · Departure at 8am · Return around 5pm
Format
Format upon request
Guide
Portuguese and English
Investment
On request
Paddling through the Baiano Pantanal — Canoe in Marimbus
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Overview

Few know that Bahia has its own small wetland — the Marimbus, an extensive freshwater swamp that forms one of Chapada Diamantina's rarest and most distinctive biomes. This tour combines a canoe crossing through calm rivers, a walk to natural wells with dark waters and a lunch served by the quilombola community of Remanso, the historical guardians of this region.

The experience

Departure is at 8am from Lençóis, traveling to the quilombola community of Remanso, where the canoe crossing begins: 9km along the Rio Santo Antônio until the confluence with the Rio Roncador, in about two hours of calm paddling through the marsh vegetation. From there, a 30-minute walk leads to the Roncador natural wells, ideal for an invigorating swim, followed by a 40-minute return trail to the vehicle. The tour ends with lunch served in the Remanso community, before returning to Lençóis in the late afternoon.

Destaques

  • 9km canoe crossing of the Rio Santo Antônio, in one of the few freshwater wetlands in Brazil
  • Bath in the natural wells of Roncador, with dark and calm waters
  • Visit and lunch at the Remanso quilombola community
  • Accredited mountain guide, trained in first aid
  • A rare and little-known biome unlike any other Chapada tour
  • 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 crossing through the Bahian Pantanal and discover a side of Chapada Diamantina that few visitors get to see.

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