Trekking in the Pati Valley
The Chapada Diamantina, located in the heart of Bahia, is one of Brazil's most impressive biomes, combining landscapes of imposing mountains, crystalline waterfalls, and rich vegetation of cerrado and Atlantic Forest. This territory of abrupt and contrasting beauty holds within its depths historical trails dating back to the gold and diamond cycles, revealing a natural heritage of inestimable value.
Among its numerous treasures, the Pati Valley stands out, considered by many to be the most beautiful trekking route in South America. Specifically in the Pati Valley, the geography transforms into a natural amphitheater of rounded mountains and sandstone walls, where rivers of icy water meander through valley bottoms covered in vegetation. It is an almost secret refuge, accessible only on foot or horseback, which shelters traditional communities living in harmony with nature. There, the silence is broken only by birdsong and the rushing currents of rapids like those of Cachoeirão do Fraga and Rio Café. The experience in the Vale do Pati goes beyond contemplating peaks like Morro do Castelo; it's an immersion in the simplicity and raw grandeur of the Chapada, which demands physical effort and offers in return unparalleled moments of peace.
From 500.00$ / person
ITINERARY
DAY 1:
The trek begins south of Vale do Capão. The hike starts along the Capão River until a section of uphill walking takes about 40 minutes. Then there's a large open area called Gerais do Vieira. The hike continues to Córrego dos Cristais, then another uphill climb, and you reach Gerais do Rio Preto. Another hour's walk to the Mirante do Pati viewpoint. The descent of the slope takes another 40 minutes to reach the Igrejinha lodging, where we will settle in for rest and dinner.
DAY 2:
Begin the morning hike, a 6-hour round trip, to see the spectacular Cachoeirão waterfall. Enjoy views from above the gorge and the incredible 300-meter canyon drop. Return to the starting point of the first day and begin the descent of the river with 7 waterfalls along the way, the main one being the Funil Waterfall. The trail ends at Dona Raquel's guesthouse for dinner and rest.
DAY 3:
A 2-hour hike to the top of Morro do Castelo (Castle Hill), at 1,500 meters altitude, enjoying 2 viewpoints with different perspectives of the valley. At the top of the hill, we will explore the Castelo cave, in a 360-degree tour inside. Descent to the guesthouse at the town hall for another night.
DAY 4:
Departure from the town hall and we begin the hike through the Calixto forest, one of the most preserved in the region. After a 2-hour hike, you reach the Calixto waterfall. After another hour through dense forest, you arrive at the Sebo River to enjoy the waterfall. A stop for a snack and rest, followed by another 2 hours of trekking to the bear's den. Then another 2 hours to the Capão viewpoint, again through the Gerais do Vieira fields. Finally, a 40-minute descent to the south of the Capão Valley concludes the Pati trek.
