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Chapada velha
guided - audio visual - research
Stay in Vale do Capão, this is where Cachoeira da Fumaça lives!
Accommodation:
In Vale do Capão you will find a wide variety of offers. From budget hostels to inns with swimming pools and extra comforts, new spaces appear overnight. Among the biggest innovations are the chalets that are very sought after for those who want to spend a few months in the valley or are looking for a place to work remotely. For those who want to stay close to the center of the village, upon arrival you can find several options. At the bottom of the valley there are some hidden gems, offering stunning views of the landscape and spacious backyards.
Gastronomy:
Nothing reflects the capão's cultural diversity better than the local gastronomy. From restaurants with exquisite menus to the food stalls at the Sunday fairs, getting to know capão through its flavors is a very pleasurable activity. For vegetarians and vegans, here you will find the best options in all of Chapada Diamantina. Taking advantage of the delicious climate of the valley, with milder temperatures, most restaurants and bars offer open spaces.
services
In the center of the village are most of the
of essential services. Markets, local art and handicraft stores, local and interstate bus ticket sales, taxi and transport services, bakeries, pharmacies, post office and this is also where the health care service is located, right behind the village gazebo. Along Rua do Juca towards the bottom of the valley, more markets are accessible for those who prefer to stay further away from the center, as well as restaurants and bars, an art studio, a community garden and numerous inns.
ATTENTION:
in Vale do Capão there is no bank or ATM, but most establishments accept cards.
Located in the municipality of Palmeiras, 30 km from the headquarters and 70 km from Lençóis, through a winding and picturesque road that offers breathtaking views of the landscape, Vale do Capão is a peaceful and isolated place, surrounded by mountains and waterfalls, where exuberant nature mixes with the local culture and history of the region.
Vila do Capão is a small village with a population of approximately 2,500 people and the starting point for many of the region's activities and trails. Home to a rich and dynamic history closely related to the occupation of the region and which has taken an even more peculiar path since the founding of the Chapada Diamantina National Park, the Valley has been a popular destination for travelers and tourists from all over the world, which contributed to presenting today an unprecedented cultural diversity for a rural region within the Brazilian territory.
The center of the village is the point of arrival and departure of the Valley, and there you can find first-hand facilities such as restaurants, bars, inns, markets, pharmacies, shops and the emergency room. The local community is very welcoming and friendly. Therefore, for those who did not have the opportunity to collect information before arrival, in the center of the Vila you will find everything necessary to meet your initial needs, as well as information for any additional questions. Feel free to interact and meet the local people. Accustomed to receiving a large number of visitors, the shops in the center of the village are the best starting point to get to know the community. The valley extends for about 7 kilometers, following Rua do Juca to Bomba, the last neighborhood located at the bottom of the valley. Along the central street that cuts through the center of the valley, Vale do Capão is divided into several neighborhoods that are characterized by different landscapes according to their position in the relief and the zones they occupy. Each neighborhood has its origin and name in the history of occupation of the region. Along the valley, there are different types of accommodation and cultural spaces, such as the Circo do Capão, the Community Garden and restaurants that reflect the initiatives and multicultural diversity of the place.
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