Chapada Diamantina
Table-mountain plateaus, waterfalls, and swimming caves in Bahia's central highlands.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Brazil
- Country
- Latin America
- Biome
- Cerrado plateau (400–2,000 m)
- Best season
- April – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Cerrado plateau (400–2,000 m)
- Best season: April – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Table-mountain plateaus, waterfalls, and swimming caves in Bahia's central highlands.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Cerrado plateau (400–2,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Latin America
Biome
Cerrado plateau (400–2,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Chapada Diamantina trip tools
Popular pursuits at Chapada Diamantina
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.